Serving 797 students in grades 6-8, Springer 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 22% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 797 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Springer Middle School's student population of 797 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
797 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Springer 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 Springer Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#116 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
32%
31%
White
50%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Springer Middle School is ranked #116 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Springer Middle School often compared to?
Springer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Talley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Springer Middle School?
797 students attend Springer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Springer Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springer Middle School?
Springer Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Springer Middle School offer ?
Springer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Springer Middle School part of?
Springer Middle School is part of Brandywine School District.
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