- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Selbyville, DE
Selbyville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Selbyville 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 100068000087
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Selbyville Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Selbyville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 770
- students enrolled
Selbyville Middle School has class sizes near the Delaware median. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Selbyville Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Selbyville, DE.
School address
District: Indian River School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100068000087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Selbyville Middle School held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 100068000087 · Selbyville, DE Middle · MID · TRAD
770 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Sussex Central High School (2,012 students)
Selbyville Middle School held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Selbyville 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 770
Selbyville Middle School
770 students
What this shows Selbyville Middle School reports 770 students on the CCD universe file.
How Selbyville Middle School compares
Selbyville 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Delaware - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
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 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Selbyville Middle School is less 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 Selbyville 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 | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Millsboro Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Selbyville 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 (~770 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Selbyville Middle School
How many students attend Selbyville Middle School?
Selbyville Middle School has 770 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Selbyville, DE. CCD year-over-year: 719 (2022-23) → 749 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selbyville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Selbyville Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Selbyville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Selbyville Middle School is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Selbyville, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Selbyville Middle School?
Selbyville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Selbyville Middle School rank among public schools in Selbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Selbyville Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Selbyville, 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 Selbyville 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.