C
Below Average
53/100

Springer Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2220 Shipley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 49th percentile in Delaware
Growth
D
Students gain 0.77 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 20th percentile
Resources
A+
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

53
Repit Score
out of 100
800
Students
enrolled
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%49/1001.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%20/100Students gain 0.77 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.90 in 2009–19; 14th percentile in Delaware (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 25% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Delaware schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −9 points worse than expected. (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 proficiency55% (+7 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency36% (−3 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
White70%49%reading +6 pts, math -2 pts61st percentile (list)
Black27%12%reading -8 pts, math -9 pts23rd percentile (list)
Hispanic35%25%reading -6 pts, math -3 pts29th percentile (list)
Asian75%45%reading -2 pts, math -28 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income32%17%reading -2 pts, math -4 pts38th 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 2220 Shipley Road
City Wilmington
ZIP Code 19803
District 1001240
NCES School ID 100124000009
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19803

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $122,853
Per Capita Income $68,401
Poverty Rate 0.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 59.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.4%
High School or Higher 97.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $400,200
Median Rent $1,524
Owner-Occupied 89.6%
Renter-Occupied 10.4%
View full data for ZIP 19803 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Springer Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 47.6%
Black 34.3%
Hispanic/Latino 8.3%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More Races 4.8%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 800
Teachers (FTE) 59.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Springer Middle School?
Springer Middle School has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Springer Middle School?
Springer Middle School has 800 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does Springer Middle School serve?
Springer Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Springer Middle School receive per student?
Springer Middle School receives $21,794 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Springer Middle School in 19803 ▼
Avg Home Value
$517,560
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,777
1-Year Change
+5.9%
% Renters
10.4%

Other Schools in 19803

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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