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Laurel Middle School

1133 S Central Ave, Laurel, DE 19956Laurel School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
473
Students
Total enrolled
$15,805
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 10% vs nat'l
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 7% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 23% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 473 students in grades 07–08 in Laurel, Delaware.
10% above average funding
District spends $15,805 per pupil, 10% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Laurel Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Laurel, Delaware, serving grades 07–08 with 473 students. The district invests $15,805 per student — 10% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Laurel Middle School

473
Total Students
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
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12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution262 male · 211 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Student Composition
44%
23%
21%
8%
Asian1%
White44%
Hispanic / Latino23%
Black21%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 100081000365

Academic Outcomes at Laurel Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 23th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 19956

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,805Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,805
State avg
$18,485
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,954
Student Support$3,003
Administration$1,897
Operations$2,371
Other$1,580
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,805 spent per student, an estimated $7,002 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
65%
16%
State government
64.6%
Local (property tax)
16.1%
Federal programs
19.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Laurel Elementary SchoolNorth Laurel Early Learning Academy
↓
High School
Laurel Senior High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountySussex County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLaurel School District →
Phone: (302)875-6110
NCES ID: 100081000365
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Laurel seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Laurel School District
Elem
Laurel Elementary School
1,124 students · 01–06
● 39 opp
High
Laurel Senior High School
747 students · 09–12
● 39 opp
Elem
North Laurel Early Learning Academy
254 students · PK–KG
● 39 opp
District School Rankings
Location
1133 S Central Ave, Laurel, DE 19956
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.