Springer Middle School

2220 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19803

www.brandywineschools.org/springer

776 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Springer Middle School, located at 2220 Shipley Road in Wilmington, Delaware, is a key component of the Brandywine School District. The school serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. Its academic program is designed to meet the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, emphasizing core curriculum subjects while preparing students for the rigors of secondary education.

The school operates under the Brandywine School District’s mission to foster an environment of high expectations and academic excellence. By integrating technology into the classroom and offering various extracurricular opportunities, Springer Middle School strives to cultivate both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its students. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, and specific academic initiatives, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.brandywineschools.org/springer.

776

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Springer Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	376
Hispanic	61
Black	263
Asian	34
Two or More	39
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
376 (48.5%)
Black
263 (33.9%)
Hispanic
61 (7.9%)
Two or More
39 (5.0%)
Asian
34 (4.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
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:	Brandywine School District
Phone:	(302)479-1621
Website:	http://www.brandywineschools.org/springer
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	776
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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 6 232

Grade 7 289

Grade 8 255