At a glance
Reported students
846
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware middle enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 38 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
436
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School: 846 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
15.1:1 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
- 1,164
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.8:1
What the reported data says about Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in New Castle. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Colonial School District. NCES reports 846 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 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, close to 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 (50.5%) and White (26%). English learners represent 7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 56 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- 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%
- Hispanic15.5%
- Black50.5%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.8%
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.
Other schools in Colonial School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Read (George) Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
662 reported students
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
615 reported students
Southern Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
729 reported students
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
1,052 reported students
Castle Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
462 reported students
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
436 reported students
Public schools near Bedford (Gunning) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School Middle · Appoquinimink School District | 06–08 | 935 | 5.2 mi |
| Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Middle · Christina School District | 06–08 | 681 | 8 mi |
| Read (George) Middle School Middle · Colonial School District | 06–08 | 662 | 8.1 mi |
| Pennsville Middle School Middle · Pennsville School District | 06–08 | 460 | 8.4 mi |
| Kirk (George V.) Middle School Middle · Christina School District | 06–08 | 612 | 8.6 mi |
| Salem Middle School Middle · Salem City School District | 03–08 | 472 | 8.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
What grades does Bedford (Gunning) Middle School serve?
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Colonial School District.
How many students attend Bedford (Gunning) Middle School?
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School reported 846 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 38 Delaware middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,164 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bedford (Gunning) Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 846 students and 56 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 Bedford (Gunning) Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Colonial School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Bedford (Gunning) Middle School in?
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School is part of Colonial School District, based in New Castle, DE, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bedford (Gunning) Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School (5.2 mi), Gauger-Cobbs Middle School (8 mi), Read (George) Middle School (8.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.