Moore (John Bassett) School

20 West Frazier Street
Smyrna, DE 19977

www.smyrna.k12.de.us/jbm

638 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

John Bassett Moore Intermediate School, located in Smyrna, Delaware, serves students in grades 4 and 5 as part of the Smyrna School District. Named after the distinguished American diplomat and legal scholar John Bassett Moore, the school functions as a key transitional bridge between elementary and middle school education. The facility is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development by providing a structured, supportive environment that encourages students to become active participants in their own learning process.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic rigor with character development. Beyond the standard curriculum, the school integrates technology and collaborative projects to prepare students for the demands of middle school. With its focus on community engagement and student success, John Bassett Moore Intermediate strives to create a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the values of the broader Smyrna community, ensuring that each student receives the foundational skills necessary for future success in the district’s higher grade levels.

638

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Moore (John Bassett) School
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	73
Black	230
Asian	11
Two or More	43
American Indian	1

White
280 (43.9%)
Black
230 (36.1%)
Hispanic
73 (11.4%)
Two or More
43 (6.7%)
Asian
11 (1.7%)
American Indian
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:	Smyrna School District
Phone:	(302)659-6297
Website:	http://www.smyrna.k12.de.us/jbm
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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 4 210

Grade 5 206

Grade 6 222