Smyrna Middle School

700 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977

www.smyrna.k12.de.us/sms

1,027 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Smyrna Middle School, located at 700 Duck Creek Parkway in Smyrna, Delaware, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Smyrna School District. Catering to students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth during a pivotal developmental stage. The facility is designed to support a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their interests through various core subjects and elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Smyrna Middle School emphasizes a community-oriented environment where staff and families collaborate to support student success. The school integrates technology and modern instructional strategies to engage learners, while also providing extracurricular activities that promote social-emotional development. By maintaining a focus on character education and academic excellence, the school strives to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that helps every student navigate the transition from childhood to young adulthood effectively.

1,027

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smyrna Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	527
Hispanic	99
Black	342
Asian	17
Two or More	41
American Indian	1

White
527 (51.3 %)
Black
342 (33.3 %)
Hispanic
99 (9.6 %)
Two or More
41 (4.0 %)
Asian
17 (1.7 %)
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:	Smyrna School District
Phone:	(302)653-8584
Website:	http://www.smyrna.k12.de.us/sms
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,027
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
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 7 506

Grade 8 521