At a glance
Reported students
373
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware middle enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 38 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
563
Laurel Middle School: 373 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
14.6:1 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
- 696
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Laurel Middle School
Laurel Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Laurel. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Laurel School District. NCES reports 373 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 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, 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 White (38.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.5%). English learners represent 13.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Laurel Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.5 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 1 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
- 13.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White38.9%
- Hispanic29.5%
- Black23.6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.5%
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 Laurel School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Laurel Early Learning Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–01
273 reported students
Laurel Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
753 reported students
Laurel Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–06
1,145 reported students
Public schools near Laurel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Senior High School High · Laurel School District | 09–12 | 753 | under 0.1 mi |
| Laurel Elementary School Elementary · Laurel School District | 02–06 | 1,145 | 0.4 mi |
| North Laurel Early Learning Academy Elementary · Laurel School District | PK–01 | 273 | 1.3 mi |
| Delmar Middle School Middle · Delmar School District | 05–08 | 732 | 6 mi |
| Delmar High School High · Delmar School District | 09–12 | 713 | 6 mi |
| Seaford Middle School Middle · Seaford School District | 06–08 | 800 | 7.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Middle School
What grades does Laurel Middle School serve?
Laurel Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Laurel School District.
How many students attend Laurel Middle School?
Laurel Middle School reported 373 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 38 Delaware middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 696 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Laurel Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 373 students and 25.5 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 Laurel Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Laurel Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Laurel School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Laurel Middle School in?
Laurel Middle School is part of Laurel School District, based in Laurel, DE, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Laurel Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Laurel Senior High School (under 0.1 mi), Laurel Elementary School (0.4 mi), North Laurel Early Learning Academy (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.