Smyrna Middle School in Smyrna, DE

At a glance

Reported students

1,011

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Delaware middle enrollment

97th percentile

Compared with 38 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

532

Smyrna Middle School: 1,011 reported students.

State peer staffing position

66th percentile

16.9:1 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: 1,077
Teachers (FTE): 65
Student–teacher ratio: 16.6:1

What the reported data says about Smyrna Middle School

Smyrna Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Smyrna. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Smyrna School District. NCES reports 1,011 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 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, 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 White (50.1%) and Black (33.7%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Smyrna Middle School

1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 60 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 4 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: 2.4%
Students with disabilities: 18.3%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 2
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

White50.1%
Hispanic10.3%
Black33.7%
Asian1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial3.5%

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.

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

Moore (John Bassett) School

Middle · Grades 04–06

638 reported students

Clayton Intermediate School

Middle · Grades 05–06

490 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 Smyrna 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
Smyrna High School High · Smyrna School District	09–12	1,777	0.3 mi
Moore (John Bassett) School Middle · Smyrna School District	04–06	638	1 mi
Clayton Intermediate School Middle · Smyrna School District	05–06	490	2.4 mi
Cantwells Bridge Middle School Middle · Appoquinimink School District	06–08	852	9.5 mi
Middle School of Excellence Middle · Capital School District	06–08	608	9.8 mi
Middle School of Innovation Middle · Capital School District	06–08	690	9.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Smyrna Middle School

What grades does Smyrna Middle School serve?

Smyrna Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Smyrna School District.

How many students attend Smyrna Middle School?

Smyrna Middle School reported 1,011 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 38 Delaware middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,077 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Smyrna Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 1,011 students and 60 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 Smyrna Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Smyrna Middle 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 Smyrna Middle School in?

Smyrna Middle 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 Smyrna Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Smyrna High School (0.3 mi), Moore (John Bassett) School (1 mi), Clayton Intermediate School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.