Central Middle School

211 Delaware Avenue
Dover, DE 19901

www.central.capital.k12.de.us/

860 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Central Middle School, located in Dover, Delaware, serves as a vital part of the Capital School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in the early adolescent years. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by offering a structured curriculum that balances core subjects with opportunities for personal growth and extracurricular involvement.

In line with its district’s mission, Central Middle School emphasizes the importance of community, academic excellence, and student responsibility. The school utilizes its location in the state’s capital to integrate educational resources and community values into the student experience. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, providing essential information on academic calendars, district policies, and opportunities for parents to stay engaged in their children’s educational development.

860

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	110
Black	492
Asian	11
Two or More	47
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	4

Black
492 (57.2 %)
White
190 (22.1 %)
Hispanic
110 (12.8 %)
Two or More
47 (5.5 %)
Asian
11 (1.3 %)
American Indian
6 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Capital School District
Phone:	(302)672-1772
Website:	http://www.central.capital.k12.de.us/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	860
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 399

Grade 8 461