Shue-Medill Middle School in Newark, DE

At a glance

Reported students

763

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Delaware middle enrollment

63rd percentile

Compared with 38 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

362

Shue-Medill Middle School: 763 reported students.

State peer staffing position

16th percentile

11.9:1 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: 895
Teachers (FTE): 60
Student–teacher ratio: 14.9:1

What the reported data says about Shue-Medill Middle School

Shue-Medill Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Newark. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Christina School District. NCES reports 763 students for 2024–25.

Among 38 middle schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 671.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, 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 Black (40.1%) and White (26.6%). English learners represent 12.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Shue-Medill Middle School

1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 64 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?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 12.4%
Students with disabilities: 23.8%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 2
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

White26.6%
Hispanic24%
Black40.1%
Asian2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial6.7%

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

Not reported as 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Gauger-Cobbs Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

681 reported students

Kirk (George V.) Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

612 reported students

Glasgow High School

High · Grades 09–12

908 reported students

The Bayard School

Elementary · Grades 01–08

571 reported students

Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

529 reported students

Oberle (William) Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

512 reported students

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Public schools near Shue-Medill 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
Kirk (George V.) Middle School Middle · Christina School District	06–08	612	1.8 mi
Skyline Middle School Middle · Red Clay Consolidated School District	06–08	408	2.1 mi
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Middle · Christina School District	06–08	681	2.8 mi
Stanton Middle School Middle · Red Clay Consolidated School District	06–08	558	3.1 mi
Read (George) Middle School Middle · Colonial School District	06–08	662	6.5 mi
Kennett Middle School Middle · Kennett Consolidated SD	06–08	902	7.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Shue-Medill Middle School

What grades does Shue-Medill Middle School serve?

Shue-Medill Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Christina School District.

How many students attend Shue-Medill Middle School?

Shue-Medill Middle School reported 763 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 38 Delaware middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 895 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Shue-Medill Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 763 students and 64 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 Shue-Medill Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Shue-Medill Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Christina School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Shue-Medill Middle School in?

Shue-Medill Middle School is part of Christina School District, based in Newark, DE, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Shue-Medill Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kirk (George V.) Middle School (1.8 mi), Skyline Middle School (2.1 mi), Gauger-Cobbs Middle School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.