Serving 927 students in grades 6-8, Meredith (Everett) Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 927 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meredith (Everett) Middle School's student population of 927 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
927 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Meredith (Everett) Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meredith (Everett) Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#105 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
32%
31%
White
44%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meredith (Everett) Middle School's ranking?
Meredith (Everett) Middle School is ranked #105 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Meredith (Everett) Middle School often compared to?
Meredith (Everett) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redding (Louis L.) Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Meredith (Everett) Middle School?
927 students attend Meredith (Everett) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Meredith (Everett) Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meredith (Everett) Middle School?
Meredith (Everett) Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meredith (Everett) Middle School offer ?
Meredith (Everett) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meredith (Everett) Middle School part of?
Meredith (Everett) Middle School is part of Appoquinimink School District.
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