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Stanton Middle School

Q: Is Stanton Middle School a good school?

Stanton Middle School ranks in the bottom 6.8% of Delaware middle schools.

Q: How many students attend Stanton Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 558 students attended Stanton Middle School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Stanton Middle School?

Students at Stanton Middle School are 58% Hispanic, 20% African American, 18% White, 3% Two or more races.

Q: What high school do graduates of Stanton Middle School attend?

Students who attend Stanton Middle School usually go on to attend McKean (Thomas) High School

Public Grades 6-8

55^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 59 Delaware Middle Schools

Better than 7% of Delaware middle schools

Summary

Stanton Middle School is a public middle school located in Wilmington, Delaware, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 619 students. It is part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District, which is ranked 12th out of 32 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stanton Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Delaware middle schools, with a ranking between 47th and 55th out of 59 schools in recent years. Its performance on standardized tests is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 11.8% of 6th graders, 24.71% of 7th graders, and 19.25% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 37.45%, 47.44%, and 43.3%, respectively. The school's math and science proficiency rates are even lower, with only 4.94% of 6th graders, 13.69% of 7th graders, and 5.83% of 8th graders proficient or better in math, and just 2.31% of 8th graders proficient or better in science. Stanton Middle School also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.4% to 25.4% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as duPont (H.B.) Middle School and duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School, which are also part of the Red Clay Consolidated District, Stanton Middle School's academic performance is significantly lower. These nearby schools have much higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, as well as higher overall rankings. The high chronic absenteeism rates and equity concerns at Stanton Middle School suggest that targeted interventions and additional resources may be needed to support student success and improve overall school performance.

558

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,022

Per pupil spending ?

52.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1800 Limestone Road
Wilmington, DE 19804-4196

(302) 992-5540

District: Red Clay Consolidated School District

Students who attend Stanton Middle School usually attend:

High:

McKean (Thomas) High School

Feeder schools for Stanton Middle School:

Elementary:	Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School
	Forest Oak Elementary School
	Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School
	Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.5%

African American:

20.4%

White:

18.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 8th percentile in 2015 → 7th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Delaware average (14% vs 36% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (7th percentile)

!Social Studies scores 25 pts below the Delaware average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school14%

District avg38%

Delaware avg36%

55^th of 59

Delaware public middle schools ?

Bottom 7%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 4Middle Schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District

12^th of 32Red Clay Consolidated School District among Delaware districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2025	9.5	55 of 59	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	12.9	51 of 54	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	9.3	51 of 53	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	9.4	49 of 51	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	8.0	47 of 47	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	5.3	51 of 52	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	4.3	34 of 35	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	4.2	33 of 35	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	8.1	33 of 35	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	9.0	45 of 49	8.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	9.2	16 of 17	5.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	17.5	35 of 37	5.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	10.6	35 of 38	7.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	6.5	35 of 38	7.9%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2025	15.1	48 of 49	2.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	12.5	39 of 41	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	13.5	42 of 44	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2025	9.7	52 of 55	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	9.9	46 of 49	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	7.8	49 of 50	2.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	8.0	49 of 50	2.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	5.4	38 of 38	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	3.8	49 of 49	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2025	11.1	42 of 42	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	10.9	36 of 37	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	9.4	37 of 37	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	10.0	37 of 37	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	9.3	18 of 18	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	7.9	35 of 35	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2025	10.1	48 of 48	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	15.8	38 of 39	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	12.7	38 of 40	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	16.9	34 of 38	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	4.5	19 of 19	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	13.1	40 of 41	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2025	6.6	54 of 55	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	12.8	45 of 49	8.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	8.4	49 of 50	2.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	8.5	49 of 50	2.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	4.7	38 of 38	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	4.8	48 of 49	2.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2025	4.5	47 of 47	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	9.0	44 of 45	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	4.2	43 of 44	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	6.8	44 of 45	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	1.5	41 of 41	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	1.8	43 of 43	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)5th percentile~ school

African American (2025)2nd percentile-5 vs school

Male (2025)2nd percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)<1st percentile-7 vs school

Hispanic (2025)<1st percentile-7 vs school

White (2025)<1st percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Delaware (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies19%-25 vs state

English Language Arts19%-22 vs state

Mathematics8%-21 vs state

Science2%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				DeSSA Science (2025)	DeSSA Social Studies (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DeSSA Science 8th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 6th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 7th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Stanton Middle School	Public	6-8	1800 Limestone Road	Wilmington	19804	New Castle County	Red Clay Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 992-5540	558	38	14.8		102 (18.3%)	114 (20.4%)	321 (57.5%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.7%)	9.5	55^th of 59 public middle schools	6.8%		12.9	51^st of 54 public middle schools	5.6%	4	2.3	17.5	30.1	12.2	11.8	24.7	19.3	4.9	13.7	5.8	$25,022
Skyline Middle School	Public	6-8	2900 Skyline Drive	Wilmington	19808	New Castle County	Red Clay Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 454-3410	408	35	11.6		69 (16.9%)	217 (53.2%)	96 (23.5%)	12 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	11.5	53^rd of 59 public middle schools	10.2%		10.7	53^rd of 54 public middle schools	1.9%		3.5	27.2	30.9	5.4	20.5	20.1	17.1	15.8	12.7	9.1	$28,582
Shue-Medill Middle School	Public	6-8	1500 Capitol Trail	Newark	19711	New Castle County	Christina School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 454-2171	763	64	11.9		203 (26.6%)	306 (40.1%)	183 (24.0%)	19 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (6.7%)	26.3	41^st of 59 public middle schools	30.5%		27.1	41^st of 54 public middle schools	24.1%		8.1	28.5	44.0	19.2	32.2	40.2	27.0	22.3	24.0	17.2	$29,022
Kirk (George V.) Middle School	Public	6-8	140 Brennen Drive	Newark	19713	New Castle County	Christina School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 722-2738	612	49	12.4		137 (22.4%)	257 (42.0%)	135 (22.1%)	48 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (5.6%)	15.4	49^th of 59 public middle schools	16.9%		20.8	48^th of 54 public middle schools	11.1%	1	7.0	32.3	31.1	10.2	23.7	24.3	21.0	16.6	12.9	12.8	$27,723
Read (George) Middle School	Public	6-8	314 East Basin Road	New Castle	19720	New Castle County	Colonial School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 323-2760	662	49	13.5		177 (26.7%)	278 (42.0%)	162 (24.5%)	11 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (4.5%)	18	46^th of 59 public middle schools	22.0%		14.4	49^th of 54 public middle schools	9.3%	3	5.0	32.9	42.0	24.4	19.0	25.1	24.5	7.8	14.7	14.5	$24,736
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School	Public	6-8	20 Chase Avenue	New Castle	19720	New Castle County	Colonial School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 429-4000	615	35	17.5		72 (11.7%)	279 (45.4%)	231 (37.6%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.2%)	8	57^th of 59 public middle schools	3.4%		7.6	54^th of 54 public middle schools	0.0%	3		21.9	30.8	7.9	15.9	11.2	13.3	9.2	7.7	5.6	$24,377
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School	Public	6-8	3130 Kennett Pike	Greenville	19807	New Castle County	Red Clay Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 651-2690	455	35	13.0		71 (15.6%)	150 (33.0%)	210 (46.2%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.1%)	10.7	54^th of 59 public middle schools	8.5%		11.9	52^nd of 54 public middle schools	3.7%	2	6.0	12.4	35.3	12.4	10.5	24.3	25.0	3.9	8.4	10.9	$26,133
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School	Public	6-8	50 Gender Road	Newark	19713	New Castle County	Christina School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 454-2358	681	62	10.9		136 (20.0%)	263 (38.6%)	228 (33.5%)	14 (2.1%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (5.1%)	17.4	48^th of 59 public middle schools	18.6%		22	47^th of 54 public middle schools	13.0%	1	10.5	17.3	31.8	14.7	18.9	24.1	29.3	10.1	17.2	23.0	$29,391
duPont (H.B.) Middle School	Public	6-8	735 Meeting House Road	Hockessin	19707	New Castle County	Red Clay Consolidated School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 239-3420	764	46	16.6		399 (52.2%)	115 (15.1%)	145 (19.0%)	60 (7.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.2%)	79.6	11^th of 59 public middle schools	81.4%		78.4	12^th of 54 public middle schools	77.8%	1	21.8	59.8	66.4	51.5	54.2	61.0	60.0	44.8	54.0	44.6	$20,652
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School	Public	6-8	701 West 34th Street	Wilmington	19802	New Castle County	Brandywine School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 762-7146	730	60	12.1		189 (25.9%)	358 (49.0%)	75 (10.3%)	53 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	53 (7.3%)	51.8	21^st of 59 public middle schools	64.4%		49.5	21^st of 54 public middle schools	61.1%		20.4	43.1	58.3	34.7	40.2	43.7	37.1	33.3	39.9	27.2	$26,286

Frequently Asked Questions about Stanton Middle School

What high school do graduates of Stanton Middle School attend?

Students who attend Stanton Middle School usually go on to attend McKean (Thomas) High School

Is Stanton Middle School a good school?

Stanton Middle School ranks in the bottom 6.8% of Delaware middle schools.

What district is Stanton Middle School in?

Red Clay Consolidated School District

How many students attend Stanton Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 558 students attended Stanton Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Stanton Middle School?

Students at Stanton Middle School are 58% Hispanic, 20% African American, 18% White, 3% Two or more races.

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