Talley Middle School

1110 Cypress Road
Wilmington, DE 19810

www.brandywineschools.org/talley

900 Students

Middle School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Talley Middle School, located at 1110 Cypress Road in Wilmington, Delaware, is a public institution serving students within the Brandywine School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental years of early adolescence, providing a structured academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school. The school is committed to fostering student growth through a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and the development of social-emotional skills.

As part of the Brandywine School District, Talley Middle School benefits from the resources and educational standards of a larger district while maintaining its own unique community culture. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, encouraging students to pursue interests outside of the classroom. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student engagement, utilizing its official website to share important updates regarding academic calendars, school policies, and opportunities for parent-teacher collaboration.

900

Total Students

62.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Talley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	357
Hispanic	102
Black	321
Asian	58
Two or More	59
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
357 (39.7%)
Black
321 (35.7%)
Hispanic
102 (11.3%)
Two or More
59 (6.6%)
Asian
58 (6.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
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)475-3976
Website:	http://www.brandywineschools.org/talley
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	900
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 6 315

Grade 7 289

Grade 8 280

Grade 12 16