Enrollment
451
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Middletown, DE
Redding (Louis L.) Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Redding (Louis L.) Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 100008000026
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redding (Louis L.) Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Delaware schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Delaware
- 451
- students enrolled
Redding (Louis L.) Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redding (Louis L.) Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Middletown, DE.
School address
District: Appoquinimink School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100008000026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Delaware avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Redding (Louis L.) Middle School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
What stands out at Redding (Louis L.) Middle School
Redding (Louis L.) Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Middletown, Delaware, enrolling 451 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Delaware schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 451 students, its enrollment sits close to the Delaware median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 222 scored Delaware schools.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and White (28%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 146 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 451 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Middletown's middle schools, it stands alongside Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School (935 students): Redding (Louis L.) Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.3:1 vs 18:1).
Appoquinimink School District also operates Appoquinimink High School (1,357 students) and Odessa High School (1,254 students) alongside Redding (Louis L.) 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 Redding (Louis L.) Middle School compares
Redding (Louis L.) 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Delaware - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$15,779
per pupil, district-wide
- below Delaware avg of $16,990
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.4 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
African American 45.0%
White 28.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Redding (Louis L.) Middle School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Appoquinimink School District, which includes Redding (Louis L.) Middle School.
$15,779
Per student
-7%
vs Delaware
Avg $16,990
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 62.3%
Federal 8.9%
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 Redding (Louis L.) Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appoquinimink High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odessa High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middletown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meredith (Everett) Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redding (Louis L.) Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Middletown
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~451 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Redding (Louis L.) Middle School
How many students attend Redding (Louis L.) Middle School?
Redding (Louis L.) Middle School has 451 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Middletown, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redding (Louis L.) Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Redding (Louis L.) Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 34% 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 Redding (Louis L.) Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Redding (Louis L.) Middle School is African American at 45.0% of enrollment, in Middletown, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redding (Louis L.) Middle School?
Redding (Louis L.) Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Redding (Louis L.) Middle School rank among middle schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Redding (Louis L.) Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Middletown, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Middletown on the city page.
Is Redding (Louis L.) Middle School a good school?
Redding (Louis L.) Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Delaware schools. 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 Appoquinimink School District?
Besides Redding (Louis L.) Middle School, Appoquinimink School District also operates Appoquinimink High School (1,357 students), Odessa High School (1,254 students), and Middletown High School (1,231 students). See the Appoquinimink School District district page for the complete list.
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