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Shue-Medill Middle School

1500 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE, 19711

About Shue-Medill Middle School

Shue-Medill Middle School is 150 West Chestnut Hill Road in the western part of Newark. The school is for students in grades 6 to 8. There are about 690 students enrolled. The student–teacher ratio is 14:1. 28% of people are good at math. 46% of people can read well. There are 50% men and 18% women in the group. The school is a calm and orderly place where academic routines, respect, and consistency set the tone for the day. The price of homes near Shue-Medill Middle School is usually between $285,000 and $495,000. Parents often say that staff should be able to communicate clearly and give steady academic advice during middle school. The school wants to be one of the best middle schools in Delaware, even though its students' proficiency levels are below the state average.

Shue-Medill Middle School Contact Information

Address

1500 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE, 19711

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Phone

(302) 454-2171

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 18%
Reading 28%
State average proficiency is 18% in Math and 28% in Reading.
63
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
33
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
807
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 74 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Shue-Medill Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:15 AM – 2:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 27.63%
Asian 2.11%
Hispanic 23.79%
Black 38.79%
Two+ Races 7.43%
Native Am. 0.12%
White
27.63%
Asian
2.11%
Hispanic
23.79%
Black
38.79%
Two+ Races
7.43%
Native Am.
0.12%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 807
44.61%
360 Female
55.39%
447 Male

Student Population

807 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

403 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Shue-Medill Middle School has seen a revitalization in its extracurricular participation, specifically within its award-winning band and music programs, which frequently receive high ratings at state-level evaluations.

FAQ

Q1. Does Shue-Medill Middle School offer help with schoolwork after school?

Ans. Yes, the school offers after-school help sessions and tutoring for students who need more help with their schoolwork.

Q2: How does the school help students move from elementary school to middle school?

Ans. To help students get used to the rules and routines of middle school, they do orientation activities and check-ins with their counselors.

Q3. Can school counselors help with emotional or social problems?

Ans. Yes, counselors are there to help students with schoolwork, problems with friends, and personal issues.

Q4. Does the school want parents to get involved?

Ans. Parents are encouraged to stay involved by going to conferences, school events, and talking to teachers on a regular basis.

Q5. What does the school do about student behavior and discipline?

Ans. Clear expectations for behavior are set, and staff members work on being consistent, responsible, and polite.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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