At a glance
Reported students
427
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware middle enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 38 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
554.5
Beacon Middle School: 427 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
10.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 687
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Beacon Middle School
Beacon Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Lewes. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Cape Henlopen School District. NCES reports 427 students for 2024–25.
Among 38 middle schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 671.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.7:1, below the Delaware median of 14.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.9%). English learners represent 5.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Beacon Middle School
- 1How do the reported 10.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.3%
- Hispanic11.9%
- Black6.1%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cape Henlopen School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Frederick D Thomas Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
451 reported students
Mariner Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
552 reported students
Sussex Consortium
Other · Grades PK–12
439 reported students
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
506 reported students
Rehoboth Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
557 reported students
Milton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
582 reported students
Public schools near Beacon Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Creek Elementary School Elementary · Cape Henlopen School District | KG–05 | 631 | 0.2 mi |
| Cape Henlopen High School High · Cape Henlopen School District | 09–12 | 1,889 | 3 mi |
| Rehoboth Elementary School Elementary · Cape Henlopen School District | KG–05 | 557 | 3.3 mi |
| Frederick D Thomas Middle School Middle · Cape Henlopen School District | 06–08 | 451 | 3.7 mi |
| Lewes Elementary School Elementary · Cape Henlopen School District | KG–05 | 620 | 3.7 mi |
| Mariner Middle School Middle · Cape Henlopen School District | 06–08 | 552 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Beacon Middle School
What grades does Beacon Middle School serve?
Beacon Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Cape Henlopen School District.
How many students attend Beacon Middle School?
Beacon Middle School reported 427 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 38 Delaware middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 687 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Beacon Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 10.7:1, based on 427 students and 40 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Delaware median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Beacon Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Beacon Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cape Henlopen School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Beacon Middle School in?
Beacon Middle School is part of Cape Henlopen School District, based in Lewes, DE, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Beacon Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Love Creek Elementary School (0.2 mi), Cape Henlopen High School (3 mi), Rehoboth Elementary School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.