- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Smyrna, DE
Smyrna Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Smyrna Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 100162000141
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smyrna Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Delaware schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Smyrna · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Delaware
- 1,011
- students enrolled
Smyrna Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smyrna Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Smyrna, DE.
School address
District: Smyrna School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100162000141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Smyrna Middle School held near 1,009 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 100162000141 · Smyrna, DE Middle · MID · TRAD
1,011 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Smyrna High School (1,777 students)
Smyrna Middle School held near 1,009 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Smyrna Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smyrna High Sc
Smyrna High School
1,777 students
- This school
Smyrna Middle School
1,011 students
- Moore (John Ba 638
Moore (John Bassett) School
638 students
- North Smyrna E 557
North Smyrna Elementary School
557 students
- Sunnyside Elem 507
Sunnyside Elementary School
507 students
- Clayton Interm 490
Clayton Intermediate School
490 students
What this shows Smyrna Middle School reports 1,011 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smyrna Middle School compares
Smyrna 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,011 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,011
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Delaware - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,084
per pupil, district-wide
- below Delaware avg of $18,304
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.1%
African American 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Smyrna Middle School is about as mixed as the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Smyrna School District reports $16,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smyrna Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moore (John Bassett) School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Smyrna Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smyrna Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- 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 (~1,011 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smyrna Middle School
How many students attend Smyrna Middle School?
Smyrna Middle School has 1,011 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Smyrna, DE. CCD year-over-year: 1,027 (2022-23) → 1,009 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smyrna Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smyrna Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smyrna Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Smyrna Middle School is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Smyrna, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smyrna Middle School?
Smyrna Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Smyrna Middle School rank among public schools in Smyrna?
By Resource Investment Index, Smyrna Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Smyrna, 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 Smyrna on the city page.
What other schools are in Smyrna School District?
Besides Smyrna Middle School, Smyrna School District also operates Smyrna High School (1,777 students), Moore (John Bassett) School (638 students), and North Smyrna Elementary School (557 students). See the Smyrna School District district page for the complete list.