Selbyville Middle School

80 Bethany Rd.
Selbyville, DE 19975

www.sm.irsd.k12.de.us

719 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Selbyville Middle School is a public middle school located in Selbyville, Delaware, serving students within the Indian River School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and challenging academic environment designed to foster intellectual growth and personal development during the critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that spans core subjects and elective programs, the school strives to prepare its student body for the rigorous demands of high school while promoting responsible citizenship.

Beyond academics, Selbyville Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs, which help students build social skills, teamwork, and leadership abilities. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, families, and the local community, the school aims to cultivate a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential and contribute positively to their community.

719

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Selbyville Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	419
Hispanic	178
Black	78
Asian	8
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	3

White
419 (58.3 %)
Hispanic
178 (24.8 %)
Black
78 (10.8 %)
Two or More
33 (4.6 %)
Asian
8 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

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:	Indian River School District
Phone:	(302)436-1020
Website:	http://www.sm.irsd.k12.de.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	719
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 232

Grade 7 236

Grade 8 251