At a glance
Reported students
608
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
26.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware middle enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 38 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
331
Middle School of Excellence: 608 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
26.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Middle School of Excellence
Middle School of Excellence is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Dover. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Capital School District. NCES reports 608 students for 2024–25.
Among 38 middle schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 671.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.4:1, above 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 Black (53%) and White (23.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Middle School of Excellence
- 1How do the reported 26.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 23 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.2%
- Hispanic12.5%
- Black53%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial9%
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.
Other schools in Capital School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Middle School of Innovation
Middle · Grades 06–08
690 reported students
South Dover Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
577 reported students
Towne Point Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
341 reported students
North Dover Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
333 reported students
East Dover Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
331 reported students
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
314 reported students
Public schools near Middle School of Excellence
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle School of Innovation Middle · Capital School District | 06–08 | 690 | under 0.1 mi |
| Fred Fifer III Middle School Middle · Caesar Rodney School District | 06–08 | 839 | 4.2 mi |
| Dover Air Force Base Middle School Middle · Caesar Rodney School District | 06–08 | 98 | 4.9 mi |
| F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School Middle · Caesar Rodney School District | 06–08 | 647 | 5.5 mi |
| Magnolia Middle School Middle · Caesar Rodney School District | 06–08 | 460 | 7.1 mi |
| Clayton Intermediate School Middle · Smyrna School District | 05–06 | 490 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Middle School of Excellence
What grades does Middle School of Excellence serve?
Middle School of Excellence reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Capital School District.
How many students attend Middle School of Excellence?
Middle School of Excellence reported 608 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 38 Delaware middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Middle School of Excellence?
The calculated ratio is 26.4:1, based on 608 students and 23 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 Middle School of Excellence a public, charter, or magnet school?
Middle School of Excellence is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Capital School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Middle School of Excellence in?
Middle School of Excellence is part of Capital School District, based in Dover, DE, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Middle School of Excellence?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Middle School of Innovation (under 0.1 mi), Fred Fifer III Middle School (4.2 mi), Dover Air Force Base Middle School (4.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.