How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bedford (Gunning) Middle School | Leach (John G.) School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New Castle, DE | New Castle, DE |
| School Type | regular | special-ed |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 846 | 95 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bedford (Gunning) Middle School | Leach (John G.) School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,668 | $21,668 |
| District | Colonial School District | Colonial School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bedford (Gunning) Middle School | Leach (John G.) School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.0% | 30.5% |
| African American | 50.5% | 43.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% | 18.9% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 3.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bedford (Gunning) Middle School | Leach (John G.) School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 423:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.7% | 45.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 101 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.