- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wilmington, DE
Talley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Talley 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 100124000294
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Talley Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 900
- students enrolled
Talley Middle School has class sizes near the Delaware median. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Talley Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Wilmington, DE.
School address
District: Brandywine School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100124000294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Talley Middle School held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.7 → 64.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 100124000294 · Wilmington, DE Middle · MID · TRAD
900 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Pleasant High School (1,084 students)
Talley Middle School held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.7 → 64.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Talley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant High School
1,084 students
- Concord High S
Concord High School
994 students
- Claymont Eleme
Claymont Elementary School
937 students
- This school
Talley Middle School
900 students
- Brandywine Hig
Brandywine High School
897 students
- Springer Middl
Springer Middle School
776 students
What this shows Talley Middle School reports 900 students on the CCD universe file.
How Talley Middle School compares
Talley 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 900 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
900
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Delaware - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$21,228
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.7%
African American 35.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Talley Middle School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Brandywine School District reports $21,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Talley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Concord High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Claymont Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandywine High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springer Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Talley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Wilmington
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Springer Middle School
Standard public school
776 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School
Standard public school
730 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Stanton Middle School
Standard public school
558 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Skyline Middle School
Standard public school
408 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~900 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Talley Middle School
How many students attend Talley Middle School?
Talley Middle School has 900 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wilmington, DE. CCD year-over-year: 841 (2022-23) → 880 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Talley Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Talley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Talley Middle School is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Wilmington, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Talley Middle School?
Talley 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 Talley Middle School rank among middle schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Talley Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Brandywine School District?
Besides Talley Middle School, Brandywine School District also operates Mount Pleasant High School (1,084 students), Concord High School (994 students), and Claymont Elementary School (937 students). See the Brandywine School District district page for the complete list.