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Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
801 Cox Neck Road, New Castle, DE 19720 · (302) 832-6280 · Part of Colonial School District
Students
846
Students per teacher
15:1
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
- Math proficiency 13 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 20.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency14%
State average 26.5%
Reading / language arts38%
State average 41.9%
Location
Directions ↗
801 Cox Neck Road, New Castle
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6275
Grade 7291
Grade 8280
Enrollment over time
1,069’20
1,164’21
936’22
908’23
846’24
Down 20.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 50%White 26%Hispanic 15%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.