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Magnolia Middle School

133 Thomas More Dr, Magnolia, DE 19962 · (302) 387-1780 · Kent County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL460 STUDENTS
Enrollment
460
Middle
DISTRICT 511 · STATE 655
Student : Teacher
23.0:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.6:1 · STATE 16.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
3
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
139
Grade 7
167
Grade 8
154
Student demographics
White
22449%
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 38%
Hispanic
409%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 20%
Black
13630%
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 31%
Asian
174%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Two+
439%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
24653%
Female
21447%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
Magnolia Middle SchoolCaesar Rodney High School
Based on grade levels within Caesar Rodney School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Test scores

DeSSA + SBAC 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
50.7%
DE avg 41.4% . +14.3pp since 2023
Math
37.7%
DE avg 34.0% . +16.7pp since 2023

What this means: On the DeSSA + SBAC, Delaware's statewide test, about 51 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 38 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Delaware schools, those numbers are about 41 and 34. Reading and writing scores are up about 14 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 17 points.

Source: DeSSA + SBAC. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

About Magnolia Middle School

Located at 133 Thomas More Dr, in Magnolia, Delaware, Magnolia Middle School is a close-knit intermediate school that instructs 460 students (grades 6 through 8), run under Caesar Rodney School District. Compared to the state average of about 655 students per school, that is 30% smaller than typical.

Magnolia Middle School is one of 15 schools operated by Caesar Rodney School District, a district that serves 8,343 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Magnolia Middle School lists that the most-represented group is White (49%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school records 30% Black, 9% multiracial, 9% Hispanic, 4% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 58% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Magnolia Middle School has 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 23.0:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 16.4:1 average.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Kent County put the typical household earns roughly $74,477 per year, about 28% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Magnolia Middle School is one of 55 public schools in Kent County (combined enrollment of about 31,256 students).

Nearest neighbor: J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center, around 0.9 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a residential setting.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Kent County at a glance

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Population
187,604
Census ACS
Median income
$74,477
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
55
31,256 students

Quick facts

School name
Magnolia Middle School
District
Caesar Rodney School District
Address
133 Thomas More Dr, Magnolia, DE 19962
Phone
(302) 387-1780
County
Kent County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
460
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
23.0:1
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
100018000398
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Caesar Rodney School District
Other schools in Magnolia
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Magnolia Middle School
What is the total enrollment at Magnolia Middle School?
Magnolia Middle School enrolls approximately 460 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Magnolia Middle School serve?
Magnolia Middle School serves grades 06-08.
How many teachers does Magnolia Middle School have?
Magnolia Middle School employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Magnolia Middle School?
Student demographics at Magnolia Middle School are roughly 49% White, 9% Hispanic, 30% Black, 4% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is Magnolia Middle School in?
Magnolia Middle School is part of Caesar Rodney School District.
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