Brick Mill Elementary School

378 Brick Mill Road
Middletown, DE 19709

www.brickmilldolphins.org/

524 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Brick Mill Elementary School, located in Middletown, Delaware, serves as a hub for academic and social development within the Appoquinimink School District. As home to the "Dolphins," the school fosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes the importance of community, character development, and academic excellence. Its mission is centered on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with social-emotional learning.

Beyond its focus on classroom instruction, Brick Mill Elementary is known for being highly engaged with its local community. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and families, often hosting events and initiatives that promote school spirit and collective involvement. With a dedicated focus on preparing students for future success, the school utilizes its resources and modern facilities to cultivate a positive, inclusive, and effective learning environment for its young learners.

524

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brick Mill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	95
Black	175
Asian	33
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	1

White
180 (34.4%)
Black
175 (33.4%)
Hispanic
95 (18.1%)
Two or More
40 (7.6%)
Asian
33 (6.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Appoquinimink School District
Phone:	(302)378-5288
Website:	http://www.brickmilldolphins.org/
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 1 107

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brick Mill Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 1	107
Grade 2	115
Grade 3	119
Grade 4	101
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brick Mill Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	225	42.9%
Male	299	57.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary

Colonial School District

1,052 Students

4050 Wrangle Hill Road
Bear, DE 19701 (8.7 miles away)

Elementary School K - 5th