Enrollment
861
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Georgetown, DE
Georgetown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Georgetown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 100068000245
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Georgetown Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 861
- students enrolled
Georgetown Middle School has class sizes near the Delaware median. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Georgetown Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Georgetown, DE.
School address
District: Indian River School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100068000245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Delaware avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Georgetown Middle School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
What stands out at Georgetown Middle School
Georgetown Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Georgetown, Delaware, enrolling 861 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Delaware median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 861 puts it in the larger third of Delaware schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 222 scored Delaware schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (21%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 178 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 861 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Indian River School District also operates Sussex Central High School (2,012 students) and Indian River High School (1,073 students) alongside Georgetown Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Georgetown Middle School compares
Georgetown Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 861 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
861
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 57% in Delaware - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $16,990
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.6%
White 21.4%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Georgetown Middle School is less mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian River School District, which includes Georgetown Middle School.
$17,680
Per student
+4%
vs Delaware
Avg $16,990
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 55.4%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Georgetown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian River High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Millsboro Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Selbyville Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Georgetown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Delaware, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~861 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Georgetown Middle School
How many students attend Georgetown Middle School?
Georgetown Middle School has 861 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Georgetown, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgetown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgetown Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Georgetown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Georgetown Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment, in Georgetown, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Georgetown Middle School?
Georgetown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Georgetown Middle School rank among public schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Georgetown Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Georgetown, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Georgetown on the city page.
Is Georgetown Middle School a good school?
Georgetown Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Indian River School District?
Besides Georgetown Middle School, Indian River School District also operates Sussex Central High School (2,012 students), Indian River High School (1,073 students), and Georgetown Elementary School (825 students). See the Indian River School District district page for the complete list.
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