Beacon Middle School

Beacon Middle School is a highly rated public school in Lewes, DE.

A multi-purpose field makes the most of limited space at Beacon Middle School.

Beacon Middle School sits in the shadow of a water tower supplying Lewes, DE.

Beacon Middle School's compact campus belies its academic prowess.

Beacon Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

19483 John J Williams Hwy, Lewes, DE

Cape Henlopen School District

427 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Frederick

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
56%

Reading Proficiency
71%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

71%

Math Proficiency

56%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 11:1 Teachers 40	Full Time Teachers 40
Teachers in First or Second Year 4.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

679:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.9%	Female 49.1%
White 73.3%	Hispanic 11.9%
Black 6.1%	Two or more races 5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.9%	Native American 1.2%

School Rankings

#4 Best Public MS Teachers in Delaware

#5 Best Public MS in Delaware

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

10/12/2018

Horrible, horrendous, absolutely disgusted with this school. As a matter of fact I cannot think of one nice thing to say about it. The education was poor, the verbal attacks are ignored, the teachers are second rate at best, this school is the bottom of the bottom.

2.0 parent

8/31/2018

Teachers seem too busy or overworked to care for their students.

5.0 parent

9/29/2015

Staff is awesome! You can tell they really care about the kids. Instruction is kept at a challenging level.

5.0 parent

9/29/2015

Our family has had a very good experience at Beacon. The academics are definitely tough and a lot is expected of the kids from day one, but this has helped my kids become more independent students and young people. The staff there also encourage the students to get involved in extra curricular activ...

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467

Average Home Value

$732,784

Median Lot Size

10,890 Sq Ft

% Renters

22%

Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Median Age

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Delaware Sussex County Lewes 19958

Beacon Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Lewes, DE, in the Lewes neighborhood, and is served by the Cape Henlopen School District in Delaware. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 427 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Beacon Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $732,784. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cape Henlopen High School, Love Creek Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Lewes has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Beacon Middle School.

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