Mariner Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

16391 Harbeson Rd, Milton, DE

Cape Henlopen School District

682 Students

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School Details

Head of School
Best,  Alfred  G.

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
35%

Reading Proficiency
48%

A-

Academics

A-

Teachers

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

48%

Math Proficiency

35%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 49	Full Time Teachers 49
Teachers in First or Second Year 7.1%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

624:1

Student Diversity

Male 54.2%	Female 45.8%
White 57.4%	Hispanic 23.6%
Black 12.7%	Two or more races 4.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander <1%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

9/16/2025

Our son has developed into a young man over the two years he has been attending Mariner Middle School. The teacher and coaches TRULY care for the students on many levels, not just academically. That said, they hold the children accountable to make sure learning is taking place as they should. Our ex...

5.0 student

6/16/2019

This school is very fun and I would love to go back

1.0 parent

2/23/2015

My child has to come home and learn math on You tube. Complete strangers do a better job teaching my child than the math teachers .

5.0 teacher

11/5/2014

The Mariner Middle School has a lot of great opportunities for students to shine. The staff is caring and supportive.

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List Price Range

$326K - $1.5M

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267

Average Home Value

$526,183

Median Lot Size

13,068 Sq Ft

% Renters

24%

Average Household Income

$92,782

% of College Grads

44.1%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,153 Sq Ft

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Milton Elementary School

K to 5th
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H.O. Brittingham Elementary School

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Delaware Sussex County Milton 19968

Mariner Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Milton, DE, in the Milton neighborhood, and is served by the Cape Henlopen School District in Delaware. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 682 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Mariner Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $526,183. Discover additional schools in the area, like Milton Elementary School, H.O. Brittingham Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Milton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mariner Middle School.

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