Shue-Medill Middle School

1500 Capitol Trail
Newark, DE 19711

www.christinak12.org/ShueMedillMS

763 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Shue-Medill Middle School, located on Capitol Trail in Newark, Delaware, serves as a key middle-level educational institution within the Christina School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By emphasizing academic rigor alongside social-emotional development, the school aims to help students navigate the unique challenges of their adolescent years while building a strong foundation for future success.

The school’s culture is centered on the belief that every student can excel through a combination of collaborative instruction, diverse extracurricular opportunities, and active community involvement. Shue-Medill integrates modern technology into its curriculum to engage students effectively, while staff members focus on maintaining high expectations and providing personalized support. By prioritizing both character development and scholastic achievement, the school strives to prepare its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens within the greater Newark community.

763

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shue-Medill Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	183
Black	306
Asian	19
Two or More	51
Pacific Islander	1

Black
306 (40.1%)
White
203 (26.6%)
Hispanic
183 (24.0%)
Two or More
51 (6.7%)
Asian
19 (2.5%)
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:	Christina School District
Phone:	(302)454-2171
Website:	http://www.christinak12.org/ShueMedillMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	763
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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 6 255

Grade 7 235

Grade 8 273