- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Millsboro, DE
Millsboro Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Millsboro Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 100068000303
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Millsboro Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Millsboro · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 726
- students enrolled
Millsboro Middle School has class sizes near the Delaware median. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Millsboro Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Millsboro, DE.
School address
District: Indian River School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100068000303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Millsboro Middle School held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 53.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 100068000303 · Millsboro, DE Middle · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sussex Central High School (2,012 students)
Millsboro Middle School held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 53.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Millsboro Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sussex Central
Sussex Central High School
2,012 students
- Indian River H
Indian River High School
1,073 students
- Georgetown Mid
Georgetown Middle School
861 students
- Georgetown Ele
Georgetown Elementary School
825 students
- East Millsboro
East Millsboro Elementary School
820 students
- This school 726
Millsboro Middle School
726 students
What this shows Millsboro Middle School reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
How Millsboro Middle School compares
Millsboro Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 50% in Delaware - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,367
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Millsboro Middle School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Indian River School District reports $19,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Millsboro 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Middle 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 |
Comparisons are relative to Millsboro Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~726 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Millsboro Middle School
How many students attend Millsboro Middle School?
Millsboro Middle School has 726 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Millsboro, DE. CCD year-over-year: 771 (2022-23) → 756 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Millsboro Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Millsboro Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Millsboro Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Millsboro Middle School is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Millsboro, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Millsboro Middle School?
Millsboro Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Millsboro Middle School rank among public schools in Millsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Millsboro Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Millsboro, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Indian River School District?
Besides Millsboro Middle School, Indian River School District also operates Sussex Central High School (2,012 students), Indian River High School (1,073 students), and Georgetown Middle School (861 students). See the Indian River School District district page for the complete list.