School Overview
Bayard Middle School, located at 200 South duPont Street in Wilmington, Delaware, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Christina School District, the school is situated in the heart of Wilmington’s West Side, playing a central role in the local community. The institution focuses on fostering a supportive academic environment designed to prepare middle schoolers for the transition to high school by emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, literacy, science, and social studies, alongside a variety of elective programs.

The school is known for its commitment to student development beyond the classroom, often highlighting the importance of school culture, character education, and student engagement. Through their digital presence at [bayardms.org](http://www.bayardms.org), they provide resources for parents and families, including information on school policies, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. Bayard Middle School remains dedicated to the academic achievement and social-emotional growth of its diverse student body, striving to maintain a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider Wilmington community.
508
Total Students
55.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Bayard School
Demographic Student Count
White34
Hispanic129
Black313
Asian1
Two or More28
American Indian1
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    313 (61.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    129 (25.4 %)
  • White
    34 (6.7 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (5.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Christina School District
Phone: (302)429-4118
Website: http://www.bayardms.org
Grade Range: 1st - 8th
Total Students: 508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 1 70
Grade 2 52
Grade 3 60
Grade 4 60
Grade 5 58
Grade 6 69
Grade 7 72
Grade 8 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for The Bayard School
Grade Student Count
Grade 170
Grade 252
Grade 360
Grade 460
Grade 558
Grade 669
Grade 772
Grade 867
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for The Bayard School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24848.8%
Male26051.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)