Talley Middle School vs. Springer Middle School
Should you attend Talley Middle School or Springer Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Talley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 880 students in grades 6-8, Talley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Serving 800 students in grades 6-8, Springer Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
880 students
800 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 201 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#116 out of 201 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
286
275
Grade 7 Students
279
259
Grade 8 Students
315
266
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
11%
8%
% Black
36%
34%
% White
39%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
