Serving 662 students in grades 6-8, Read (George) Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Read (George) Middle School's student population of 662 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
662 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Read (George) Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Read (George) Middle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#163 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
42%
31%
White
27%
38%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Read (George) Middle School's ranking?
Read (George) Middle School is ranked #163 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Read (George) Middle School often compared to?
Read (George) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Read (George) Middle School?
662 students attend Read (George) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Read (George) Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Read (George) Middle School?
Read (George) Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Read (George) Middle School offer ?
Read (George) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Read (George) Middle School part of?
Read (George) Middle School is part of Colonial School District.
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