Read (George) Middle School

314 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720

georgeread.colonial.k12.de.us/

662 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

George Read Middle School, located in New Castle, Delaware, is a key institution within the Colonial School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that prepares adolescents for the transition to high school. The school places a strong emphasis on the "Colonial Way," promoting core values such as respect, responsibility, and resilience to help students develop both intellectually and as positive members of their community.

The school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet diverse learning needs, supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that encourage student engagement outside the classroom. By leveraging technology and maintaining a focus on collaborative teaching, George Read Middle School aims to cultivate a culture of lifelong learning. Their commitment to student success is further bolstered by active partnerships with parents and the surrounding community, ensuring that students have the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive throughout their middle school years.

662

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Read (George) Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	162
Black	278
Asian	11
Two or More	30
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
278 (42.0%)
White
177 (26.7%)
Hispanic
162 (24.5%)
Two or More
30 (4.5%)
Asian
11 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Colonial School District
Phone:	(302)323-2760
Website:	http://georgeread.colonial.k12.de.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
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 6 220

Grade 7 193

Grade 8 249