Stanton Middle School

1800 Limestone Road
Wilmington, DE 19804

redclay.schoolwires.net/stanton

643 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Stanton Middle School, located at 1800 Limestone Road in Wilmington, Delaware, is a public middle school serving students within the Red Clay Consolidated School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages academic achievement, personal growth, and social responsibility. By providing a diverse curriculum and a wide array of extracurricular activities, Stanton aims to meet the unique intellectual and developmental needs of early adolescent students, preparing them for the rigors of high school and beyond.

The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its focus on academic excellence and character development, Stanton Middle School strives to cultivate critical thinkers who are well-equipped to contribute positively to their local community. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic resources, the school maintains an online presence through their official district portal, which serves as a central hub for school-home communication.

643

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stanton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	390
Black	121
Asian	6
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
390 (60.7 %)
Black
121 (18.8 %)
White
112 (17.4 %)
Two or More
13 (2.0 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Red Clay Consolidated School District
Phone:	(302)992-5540
Website:	http://redclay.schoolwires.net/stanton
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 195

Grade 7 226

Grade 8 222