Mariner Middle School

16391 Harbeson Rd
Milton, DE 19968

www.capehenlopenschools.com/Page/13

552 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mariner Middle School, located in Milton, Delaware, is a public middle school serving students in the Cape Henlopen School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational environment focused on the academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. As part of a growing district, Mariner Middle School emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that prepares its students for the transition to high school, while also fostering a sense of community through various extracurricular activities and student-centered initiatives.

Beyond its core academic program, the school strives to integrate technology and modern instructional practices to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, Mariner Middle School encourages students to engage with their peers and faculty in a supportive atmosphere. The school's location on Harbeson Road serves as a central hub for families in the Milton area, acting as a vital component of the local educational landscape by balancing traditional academics with opportunities for personal growth and school spirit.

552

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mariner Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	151
Black	61
Asian	4
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	1

White
302 (54.7%)
Hispanic
151 (27.4%)
Black
61 (11.1%)
Two or More
33 (6.0%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
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:	Cape Henlopen School District
Phone:	(302)685-8516
Website:	http://www.capehenlopenschools.com/Page/13
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
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 6 186

Grade 7 191

Grade 8 175