School Overview
George V. Kirk Middle School, located in Newark, Delaware, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Christina School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for the transition from elementary to high school. By focusing on a "middle school concept," the institution emphasizes interdisciplinary team-teaching and collaboration, which allows faculty to build stronger relationships with students and provide a more personalized learning experience.

Beyond the core curriculum, Kirk Middle School provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and student organizations, which are designed to help students explore their interests and develop leadership skills. The school places a high priority on community engagement and parental involvement, utilizing its digital platform to keep families updated on academic progress and school events. With a focus on inclusive education and student well-being, the school strives to create a supportive community that encourages personal growth and academic success for its diverse student body.
742
Total Students
54.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kirk (George V.) Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White203
Hispanic162
Black286
Asian36
Two or More50
American Indian1
Pacific Islander4
  • Black
    286 (38.5 %)
  • White
    203 (27.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    162 (21.8 %)
  • Two or More
    50 (6.7 %)
  • Asian
    36 (4.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle 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)451-7021
Website: http://www.christinak12.org/KirkMS
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 226
Grade 7 250
Grade 8 266

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kirk (George V.) Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6226
Grade 7250
Grade 8266
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kirk (George V.) Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female35948.4%
Male38351.6%
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