For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 854 students in 19734, DE.
The top ranked public middle school in 19734, DE is Cantwells Bridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 19734 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 19734, DE have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public middle school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best 19734, DE Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cantwells Bridge Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 376-4128
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 376-4128
Grades: 6-8
| 854 students
19734, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
570 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 376-1428
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 376-1428
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
550 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 376-4128
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 376-4128
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 19734, DE?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19734, DE include Cantwells Bridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19734?
1 public middle schools are located in 19734.
What is the racial composition of students in 19734?
19734 public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public middle schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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