Summary:
Zip code 19947 in Georgetown, Delaware, is served by two middle schools—Georgetown Middle School and Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence—both covering grades 6-8 but offering vastly different educational experiences.
Georgetown Middle School, part of the well-regarded Indian River School District (ranked 10th of 34 districts in Delaware), is the clear standout. With 861 students and a healthy 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio, it earns a 3-star rating and ranks 27th of 59 Delaware middle schools, improving its position each year. Its 7th graders shine, with 49.62% proficient in ELA and 43.07% in math—both well above state averages. However, 8th grade scores drop sharply, and science proficiency (11.78%) lags the state average (16.36%). Chronic absenteeism is a bright spot at 14%, better than both the district (20.2%) and state (17.1%).
In contrast, Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence, an independent charter under its own district, struggles significantly. It holds a 1-star rating, ranking 49th of 59 schools, with a critically high 41.6:1 student-teacher ratio—nearly three times that of Georgetown. Its 7th grade ELA proficiency is just 15.91% versus the state's 43.4%, and it reports no math scores, no 6th grade data, and no absenteeism or spending figures, limiting transparency. For families in this zip code, Georgetown Middle School offers stronger academics, better resources, and a more stable environment, while the Stevenson School faces structural challenges that will require significant investment to improve outcomes.
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