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Laurel Middle School

1133 S Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 473 students in grades 7-8, Laurel 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 23% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50% in DE
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Laurel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Laurel Middle School's student population of 473 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
473 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Laurel Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Middle School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
#118 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Laurel Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Laurel Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Laurel Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Laurel Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Laurel Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Laurel Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
23%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Laurel Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Laurel Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Laurel Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Laurel Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Laurel Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Delaware.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Laurel Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Laurel Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Middle School's ranking?
Laurel Middle School is ranked #118 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Laurel Middle School often compared to?
Laurel Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seaford Middle School, Millsboro Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Laurel Middle School?
473 students attend Laurel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Laurel Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Middle School?
Laurel Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laurel Middle School offer ?
Laurel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Laurel Middle School part of?
Laurel Middle School is part of Laurel School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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