Kirk (George V.) Middle School

Summary:

Kirk (George V.) Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Newark, Delaware, which is part of the Christina School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian students.

Despite its diverse student body, Kirk (George V.) Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Delaware middle schools, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that lag behind their peers. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 29.32% of 6th graders, 24.51% of 7th graders, and 32.5% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 38.39%, 40.84%, and 40.51%, respectively. The school also struggles with high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 11.8% to 15.0% in recent years.

Interestingly, the nearby schools within the Christina School District, such as Shue-Medill Middle School and Gauger-Cobbs Middle School, have similar performance profiles to Kirk (George V.) Middle School. However, some schools in other districts, such as duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School and duPont (H.B.) Middle School, have significantly higher academic performance and statewide rankings, suggesting that factors beyond the district may be contributing to the challenges faced by Kirk (George V.) Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 140 Brennen Drive
       Newark, DE  19713-3999


(302) 451-7021

District: Christina School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 54 Delaware Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,953 Help


Students who attend Kirk (George V.) Middle School usually attend:

High:    Christiana High School

Feeder schools for Kirk (George V.) Middle School:

Elementary:    Leasure (May B.) Elementary School
    Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School
    Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  742

Racial breakdown:

African American:
38.5%
White:
27.4%
Hispanic:
21.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.7% Help


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Compare Details Kirk (George V.) Middle School ranks worse than 88.9% of middle schools in Delaware. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Christina School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.85. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Kirk (George V.) Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Christina School District. Student population at Kirk (George V.) Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38.5%), White (27.4%), Hispanic (21.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kirk (George V.) Middle School is 13.7, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Christina School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kirk (George V.) Middle School is $16,953, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Christina School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kirk (George V.) Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kirk (George V.) Middle School 48th of 54 Delaware public middle schools. (See Kirk (George V.) Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Christina School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Christina School District 18th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kirk (George V.) Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Kirk (George V.) Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 25.00 32nd 38 15.8%
2012 40.55 25th 38 34.2%
2013 29.94 27th 37 27.0%
2015 26.64 36th 49 26.5%
2016 18.76 31st 35 11.4%
2017 27.80 25th 35 28.6%
2018 23.93 27th 35 22.9%
2019 20.60 41st 52 21.2%
2021 15.30 43rd 47 8.5%
2022 15.98 46th 51 9.8%
2023 21.31 45th 53 15.1%
2024 20.85 48th 54 11.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kirk (George V.) Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.51 28th 41 31.7%
2022 36.40 21st 38 44.7%
2023 41.13 23rd 40 42.5%
2024 33.64 26th 39 33.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Kirk (George V.) Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.26 42nd 49 14.3%
2021 17.94 34th 38 10.5%
2022 12.26 47th 50 6.0%
2023 20.42 43rd 50 14.0%
2024 16.04 44th 49 10.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Kirk (George V.) Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.91 39th 49 20.4%
2021 11.23 36th 38 5.3%
2022 15.28 43rd 50 14.0%
2023 18.81 44th 50 12.0%
2024 21.22 41st 49 16.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Kirk (George V.) Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.20 32nd 44 27.3%
2021 27.03 18th 20 10.0%
2022 22.62 35th 41 14.6%
2023 30.41 29th 43 32.6%
2024 27.75 34th 42 19.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kirk (George V.) Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.06 25th 35 28.6%
2022 29.58 31st 37 16.2%
2023 38.22 19th 37 48.6%
2024 30.79 30th 37 18.9%
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Rank History for White students at Kirk (George V.) Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.55 36th 43 16.3%
2021 12.33 40th 41 2.4%
2022 10.89 41st 45 8.9%
2023 22.13 39th 44 11.4%
2024 18.39 37th 45 17.8%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Kirk (George V.) Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 475 216 12 23 1 n/a n/a 0 727
1989 444 236 16 30 1 n/a n/a 149 876
1990 586 254 23 20 1 n/a n/a 0 884
1991 598 257 13 42 0 n/a n/a 0 910
1992 593 278 17 53 1 n/a n/a 0 942
1993 635 291 18 43 2 n/a n/a 0 989
1994 627 265 18 39 2 n/a n/a 0 951
1995 581 331 33 67 1 n/a n/a 0 1013
1996 581 331 33 67 1 n/a n/a 0 1013
1997 569 374 26 56 0 n/a n/a 0 1025
1998 539 377 24 49 0 n/a n/a 0 989
1999 544 369 20 58 4 n/a n/a 0 995
2000 459 348 28 92 2 n/a n/a 0 929
2001 467 346 36 94 1 n/a n/a 0 944
2002 433 394 28 162 3 n/a n/a 0 1020
2003 433 394 28 162 3 n/a n/a 0 1020
2004 413 404 36 157 0 n/a n/a 0 1010
2005 403 434 32 153 1 n/a n/a 0 1023
2006 359 454 22 150 3 n/a n/a 0 988
2007 308 424 32 146 0 n/a n/a 0 910
2008 296 382 36 154 1 n/a n/a 0 869
2009 372 358 47 114 3 n/a n/a 0 894
2010 351 324 63 140 2 n/a n/a 0 880
2011 323 305 62 161 0 1 50 0 902
2012 293 310 52 154 1 0 36 0 846
2013 265 304 33 152 2 0 26 0 782
2014 257 322 36 148 2 1 29 0 795
2015 283 326 42 143 3 0 26 0 823
2016 247 290 58 143 1 0 33 0 772
2017 246 261 51 146 1 0 31 0 736
2018 224 238 41 119 0 1 31 0 654
2019 221 230 41 141 0 1 30 0 664
2020 212 259 41 149 0 1 45 0 707
2021 199 287 46 158 0 1 48 0 739
2022 223 318 45 170 4 4 56 0 820
2023 203 286 36 162 1 4 50 0 742

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kirk (George V.) Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 727 45.0 16.1 23.4
1989 876 43.0 20.3 n/a
1990 884 43.0 20.5 20.6
1991 910 54.0 16.8 20.4
1992 942 56.0 16.8 22.9
1993 989 59.0 16.8 36.4
1994 951 54.0 17.6 25.6
1995 1013 59.0 17.2 30.7
1996 1013 59.0 17.2 30.7
1997 1025 57.0 18.0 31.8
1998 989 59.4 16.6 38.9
1999 995 61.7 16.1 37.1
2000 929 55.1 16.9 38
2001 944 56.1 16.8 38.1
2002 1020 63.0 16.2 53.2
2003 1020 63.0 16.2 53.2
2004 1010 61.0 16.6 45
2005 1023 74.3 13.8 45.6
2006 988 59.0 16.7 51.7
2007 910 53.0 17.2 47
2008 869 54.0 16.1 49.3
2009 894 52.0 17.2 45.5
2010 880 54.0 16.3 56.6
2011 902 54.0 16.7 58.1
2012 846 56.0 15.1 59.1
2013 782 58.0 13.4 60.1
2014 795 61.0 13.0 38.1
2015 823 51.0 16.1 34.6
2016 772 47.0 16.4 38.7
2017 736 46.0 16.0 n/a
2018 654 44.0 14.8 n/a
2019 664 44.0 15.0 n/a
2020 707 49.0 14.4 n/a
2021 739 50.0 14.7 n/a
2022 820 52.0 15.7 n/a
2023 742 54.0 13.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kirk (George V.) Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 727 45.0 16.1 23.4
1989 876 43.0 20.3 n/a
1990 884 43.0 20.5 20.6
1991 910 54.0 16.8 20.4
1992 942 56.0 16.8 22.9
1993 989 59.0 16.8 36.4
1994 951 54.0 17.6 25.6
1995 1013 59.0 17.2 30.7
1996 1013 59.0 17.2 30.7
1997 1025 57.0 18.0 31.8
1998 989 59.4 16.6 38.9
1999 995 61.7 16.1 37.1
2000 929 55.1 16.9 38
2001 944 56.1 16.8 38.1
2002 1020 63.0 16.2 53.2
2003 1020 63.0 16.2 53.2
2004 1010 61.0 16.6 45
2005 1023 74.3 13.8 45.6
2006 988 59.0 16.7 51.7
2007 910 53.0 17.2 47
2008 869 54.0 16.1 49.3
2009 894 52.0 17.2 45.5
2010 880 54.0 16.3 56.6
2011 902 54.0 16.7 58.1
2012 846 56.0 15.1 59.1
2013 782 58.0 13.4 60.1
2014 795 61.0 13.0 38.1
2015 823 51.0 16.1 34.6
2016 772 47.0 16.4 38.7
2017 736 46.0 16.0 n/a
2018 654 44.0 14.8 n/a
2019 664 44.0 15.0 n/a
2020 707 49.0 14.4 n/a
2021 739 50.0 14.7 n/a
2022 820 52.0 15.7 n/a
2023 742 54.0 13.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kirk (George V.) Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $899 (5.3%) $19,752 (116.5%) $16,953

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kirk (George V.) Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 41st of 52 Middle schoolsRanks 45th of 53 Middle schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kirk (George V.) Middle School)36.922.2
 14.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Christina School District)34.827.1
 7.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)51.935
 16.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kirk (George V.) Middle School)2411.5
 12.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Christina School District)2421.5
 2.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)37.626.5
 11.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kirk (George V.) Middle School)32.134.8
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Christina School District)37.132.8
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)54.642.6
 12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kirk (George V.) Middle School)3126.1
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Christina School District)30.325.2
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)4128.9
 12.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kirk (George V.) Middle School)40.825.9
 14.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Christina School District)29.828.9
 0.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)52.141.3
 10.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kirk (George V.) Middle School)27.812.5
 15.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Christina School District)19.917.7
 2.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)3824.3
 13.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students664742
 11.7%
African American230286
 24.3%
American Indian01
Asian4136
 12.2%
Hispanic141162
 14.9%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White221203
 8.1%
Two or More Races3050
 66.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kirk (George V.) Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 742 students attended Kirk (George V.) Middle School.

Students who attend Kirk (George V.) Middle School usually go on to attend Christiana High School

Students at Kirk (George V.) Middle School are 39% African American, 27% White, 22% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Kirk (George V.) Middle School ranks in the bottom 11.1% of Delaware middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

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