- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Seaford, DE
Seaford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Seaford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 100153000156
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seaford Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Seaford · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 800
- students enrolled
Seaford Middle School has class sizes near the Delaware median. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seaford Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Seaford, DE.
School address
District: Seaford School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100153000156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Seaford Middle School held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 100153000156 · Seaford, DE Middle · MID · TRAD
800 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaford Senior High School (960 students)
Seaford Middle School held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Seaford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seaford Senior
Seaford Senior High School
960 students
- This school
Seaford Middle School
800 students
- Seaford Centra
Seaford Central Elementary School
473 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
456 students
- West Seaford E
West Seaford Elementary School
424 students
- Blades Element
Blades Elementary School
410 students
What this shows Seaford Middle School reports 800 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seaford Middle School compares
Seaford 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 800 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
800
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Delaware - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$18,422
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 213 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
White 23.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Seaford Middle School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Seaford School District reports $18,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seaford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford Senior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seaford Central Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Seaford Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blades Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seaford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~800 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seaford Middle School
How many students attend Seaford Middle School?
Seaford Middle School has 800 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Seaford, DE. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 812 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seaford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seaford Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 15% 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 Seaford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Seaford Middle School is African American at 37.3% of enrollment, in Seaford, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seaford Middle School?
Seaford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Seaford Middle School rank among public schools in Seaford?
By Resource Investment Index, Seaford Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Seaford, 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 Seaford on the city page.
What other schools are in Seaford School District?
Besides Seaford Middle School, Seaford School District also operates Seaford Senior High School (960 students), Seaford Central Elementary School (473 students), and Frederick Douglass Elementary School (456 students). See the Seaford School District district page for the complete list.