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Smyrna Middle School

700 Duck Creek Parkway, Smyrna, DE 19977Smyrna School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
1,027
Students
Total enrolled
$15,860
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 11% vs nat'l
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 8% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,027 students in grades 07–08 in Smyrna, Delaware.
11% above average funding
District spends $15,860 per pupil, 11% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Smyrna Middle School is a very large middle in Smyrna, Delaware, serving grades 07–08 with 1,027 students. The district invests $15,860 per student — 11% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at Smyrna Middle School

1,027
Total Students
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
62
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution542 male · 485 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Student Composition
51%
10%
33%
Asian2%
White51%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black33%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 100162000141

Academic Outcomes at Smyrna Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 30th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 19977

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,860Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,860
State avg
$18,485
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,978
Student Support$3,013
Administration$1,903
Operations$2,379
Other$1,586
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,860 spent per student, an estimated $7,026 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
70%
19%
State government
69.6%
Local (property tax)
19.3%
Federal programs
11.2%
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
Sunnyside Elementary SchoolNorth Smyrna Elementary SchoolClayton Elementary SchoolSmyrna Elementary School
↓
Middle
Moore (John Bassett) SchoolClayton Intermediate School
↓
High School
Smyrna High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyKent County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSmyrna School District →
Phone: (302)653-8584
NCES ID: 100162000141
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Smyrna 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 Smyrna School District
High
Smyrna High School
1,807 students · 09–12
● 40 opp
Mid
Moore (John Bassett) School
724 students · 04–06
● 40 opp
Elem
Sunnyside Elementary School
538 students · KG–04
● 40 opp
Mid
Clayton Intermediate School
517 students · 05–06
● 38 opp
Elem
North Smyrna Elementary School
505 students · PK–03
● 40 opp
Elem
Clayton Elementary School
475 students · KG–04
● 38 opp
Elem
Smyrna Elementary School
474 students · KG–03
● 40 opp
District School Rankings
Location
700 Duck Creek Parkway, Smyrna, DE 19977
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.