Delmar High School is a public high school in Delmar, a community in Sussex County, Delaware.
Serving 737 students in grades 5-8, Delmar 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 26% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 737 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Delmar Middle School's student population of 737 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
737 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1928
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Rankings
Delmar 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 Delmar Middle School is 0.62, 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
#102 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
19%
31%
White
57%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delmar Middle School's ranking?
Delmar Middle School is ranked #102 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Delmar Middle School often compared to?
Delmar Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seaford Middle School, Sussex Academy, Woodbridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Delmar Middle School?
737 students attend Delmar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Delmar Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delmar Middle School?
Delmar Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Delmar Middle School offer ?
Delmar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Delmar Middle School part of?
Delmar Middle School is part of Delmar School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break: Schools & Offices Closed
April 03, 2026 (Friday)
Students Last Day: 11:45am Dismissal
June 09, 2026 (Tuesday)
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