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Talley Middle School

1110 Cypress Road, Wilmington, DE, 19810

About Talley Middle School

2900 Duncan Road in the Talleyville area of Wilmington is where Talley Middle School is. The school is for students in grades 6 through 8. There are about 880 students enrolled. The student–teacher ratio is 15:1. 26% of people are good at math. 37% of people can read well. There are 51% men and 49% women in the group. The school is calm and well-organized, and expectations are clear. All classrooms encourage consistent learning. The price range for homes near Talley Middle School is usually between $300,000 and $520,000. Parents often praise the school's strong organization and the steady academic support it gives to students. The school is one of the best middle schools in Delaware because its proficiency scores are close to the state average.

Talley Middle School Contact Information

Address

1110 Cypress Road, Wilmington, DE, 19810

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Phone

(302) 475-3976

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 26%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 26% in Math and 37% in Reading.
64
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
880
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 49 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Talley 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
🏆
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: 8:05 AM – 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 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 38.41%
Asian 6.82%
Hispanic 11.36%
Black 36.25%
Two+ Races 6.7%
Native Am. 0.34%
White
38.41%
Asian
6.82%
Hispanic
11.36%
Black
36.25%
Two+ Races
6.7%
Native Am.
0.34%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 880
49.89%
439 Female
50.11%
441 Male

Student Population

880 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

293 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Educator Jenna DiEleuterio, a reading specialist at the Talley Middle School, was recently named Delaware's Teacher of the Year for her dedication to literacy and community building. The school also maintains a strong reputation as a previous "Superstar in Education" for its innovative academic programs.

FAQ

Q1. Does Talley Middle School offer academic intervention periods?

Ans. Yes, intervention time is used to support student learning needs.

Q2. How does the school handle student transitions between classes?

Ans. Structured schedules and supervision support smooth transitions.

Q3. Are behavior expectations communicated clearly?

Ans. Yes, expectations are outlined and reinforced throughout the year.

Q4. Does the school use data to track progress?

Ans. Teachers review performance data to guide instruction.

Q5. Are students encouraged to build independence?

Ans. Yes, organizational skills and responsibility are emphasized.

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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