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Read (George) Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
314 East Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720 · (302) 323-2760 · Part of Colonial School District
Students
662
Students per teacher
14:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Read (George) Middle School
- Math proficiency 16 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 12.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency11%
State average 26.5%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 41.9%
Location
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314 East Basin Road, New Castle
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6220
Grade 7193
Grade 8249
Enrollment over time
758’20
683’21
694’22
688’23
662’24
Down 12.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 42%White 27%Hispanic 24%Two or more races 5%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.