Moore (John Bassett) School in Smyrna, DE

At a glance

Reported students

638

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

04–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Delaware middle enrollment

45th percentile

Compared with 38 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

532

Moore (John Bassett) School: 638 reported students.

State peer staffing position

47th percentile

14.8:1 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: 710
Teachers (FTE): 45
Student–teacher ratio: 15.8:1

What the reported data says about Moore (John Bassett) School

Moore (John Bassett) School is a public middle school serving grades 04–06 in Smyrna. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Smyrna School District. NCES reports 638 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 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, 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 (43.9%) and Black (36.1%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Moore (John Bassett) School

1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 43 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 3 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: 4.2%
Students with disabilities: 17.3%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
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

White43.9%
Hispanic11.4%
Black36.1%
Asian1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
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.

Clayton Intermediate School

Middle · Grades 05–06

490 reported students

Smyrna Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

1,011 reported students

North Smyrna Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–03

557 reported students

Sunnyside Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

507 reported students

Clayton Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

487 reported students

Smyrna Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–03

420 reported students

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Public schools near Moore (John Bassett) 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
Smyrna Elementary School Elementary · Smyrna School District	KG–03	420	0.3 mi
Smyrna Middle School Middle · Smyrna School District	07–08	1,011	1 mi
Clayton Intermediate School Middle · Smyrna School District	05–06	490	2.9 mi
Middle School of Excellence Middle · Capital School District	06–08	608	9.1 mi
Middle School of Innovation Middle · Capital School District	06–08	690	9.1 mi
Cantwells Bridge Middle School Middle · Appoquinimink School District	06–08	852	9.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Moore (John Bassett) School

What grades does Moore (John Bassett) School serve?

Moore (John Bassett) School reports grades 04–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Smyrna School District.

How many students attend Moore (John Bassett) School?

Moore (John Bassett) School reported 638 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 38 Delaware middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 710 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Moore (John Bassett) School?

The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 638 students and 43 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 Moore (John Bassett) School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Moore (John Bassett) School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Smyrna School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Moore (John Bassett) School in?

Moore (John Bassett) School is part of Smyrna School District, based in Smyrna, DE, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Moore (John Bassett) School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Smyrna Elementary School (0.3 mi), Smyrna Middle School (1 mi), Clayton Intermediate School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.