MOT Charter School

MOT Charter School
1156 Levels Road
Middletown, DE 19709
Charter School 1,407 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
MOT Charter School, located in Middletown, Delaware, is a high-performing public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. As a tuition-free institution, it operates on a philosophy of academic rigor, character development, and strong community engagement. The school is widely recognized for its consistent excellence in state assessments and its commitment to preparing students for higher education through a challenging, well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking and personal responsibility.

The school is divided into distinct academies—the K-8 Academy and the High School—designed to meet the developmental needs of students at different stages of their education. MOT Charter prides itself on a supportive environment where faculty, parents, and students work collaboratively to foster a culture of achievement. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and honors-level coursework, the school aims to develop well-rounded citizens who are equipped with both the academic foundation and the social skills necessary to succeed in a competitive global landscape.
1,407
Total Students
81.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    585 (41.6%)
  • Black
    410 (29.1%)
  • Asian
    280 (19.9%)
  • Two or More
    65 (4.6%)
  • Hispanic
    56 (4.0%)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MOT Charter School
Phone: (302)376-5125
Website: http://www.motcharter.com
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 81.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.4
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
Kindergarten 75
Grade 1 75
Grade 2 78
Grade 3 78
Grade 4 76
Grade 5 78
Grade 6 80
Grade 7 76
Grade 8 75
Grade 9 208
Grade 10 189
Grade 11 152
Grade 12 167
Gender Ratio