Bedford (Gunning) Middle School

801 Cox Neck Road
New Castle, DE 19720

www.colonialschooldistrict.org/gunningbedford/

846 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gunning Bedford Middle School, located in New Castle, Delaware, is a key component of the Colonial School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to prepare adolescents for the transition to high school by offering a blend of core subjects and elective programs aimed at helping students discover their unique interests and strengths.

The school places a significant emphasis on community and collaboration, encouraging active engagement from families and local partners to support student success. Beyond the classroom, Gunning Bedford promotes a well-rounded experience through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that allow students to develop leadership skills and a sense of belonging. By focusing on inclusivity and high expectations, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become responsible, life-long learners who are prepared for the challenges of the future.

846

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	131
Black	427
Asian	21
Two or More	41
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Black
427 (50.5%)
White
220 (26.0%)
Hispanic
131 (15.5%)
Two or More
41 (4.8%)
Asian
21 (2.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)832-6280
Website:	http://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/gunningbedford/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	846
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
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 6 275

Grade 7 291

Grade 8 280

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	275
Grade 7	291
Grade 8	280

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	435	51.4%
Male	411	48.6%

Middle School 6th - 8th