A
Very Good
85/100

Smyrna Middle School

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 700 Duck Creek Parkway, Smyrna, DE 19977
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 56% · Math 45% proficient · 71st percentile in Delaware
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Delaware schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

85
Repit Score
out of 100
1,009
Students
enrolled
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%71/100reading 64th percentile, math 78th percentile among Delaware middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 19% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Delaware. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency56% (+8 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency45% (+6 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Delaware state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%54%reading -2 pts, math +3 pts54th percentile (list)
Black47%32%reading +12 pts, math +11 pts87th percentile (list)
Hispanic47%37%reading +7 pts, math +10 pts63rd percentile (list)
Multiracial50%50%reading +1 pts, math +17 pts69th percentile (list)
Low-income42%27%reading +8 pts, math +6 pts74th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 700 Duck Creek Parkway
City Smyrna
ZIP Code 19977
District 1001620
NCES School ID 100162000141
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19977

Understanding the community around Smyrna Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,279
Per Capita Income $33,035
Poverty Rate 6.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%
High School or Higher 91.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $290,400
Median Rent $1,365
Owner-Occupied 79.3%
Renter-Occupied 20.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Smyrna Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 48.4%
Black 36.0%
Hispanic/Latino 10.0%
Two or More Races 3.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,009
Teachers (FTE) 60.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Smyrna Middle School?
Smyrna Middle School has a Repit School Score of 85 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Smyrna Middle School?
Smyrna Middle School has 1,009 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1.
What grades does Smyrna Middle School serve?
Smyrna Middle School serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Smyrna Middle School receive per student?
Smyrna Middle School receives $15,860 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Smyrna Middle School in 19977 ▼
Avg Home Value
$399,869
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,753
1-Year Change
+3.7%
% Renters
20.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026