Redding (Louis L.) Middle School

201 New Street
Middletown, DE 19709

www.reddingms.org/

451 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Louis L. Redding Middle School, located in Middletown, Delaware, is part of the Appoquinimink School District. Named in honor of Louis L. Redding—the first African American attorney admitted to the Delaware bar and a pivotal figure in the landmark *Brown v. Board of Education* case—the school aims to uphold a legacy of excellence, advocacy, and academic achievement. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous core academics with opportunities for personal and social development.

The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic clubs, Redding Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character building. By leveraging the resources of the Appoquinimink School District, the school maintains a strong commitment to integrating technology and modern instructional strategies, ensuring that students are well-equipped to succeed in an evolving educational landscape.

451

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Redding (Louis L.) Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	65
Black	203
Asian	29
Two or More	24
American Indian	3

Black
203 (45.0%)
White
127 (28.2%)
Hispanic
65 (14.4%)
Asian
29 (6.4%)
Two or More
24 (5.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

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:	Appoquinimink School District
Phone:	(302)378-5030
Website:	http://www.reddingms.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 6 159

Grade 7 138

Grade 8 154