Beacon Middle School vs Skyline Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Delaware, United States, 121 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Middle School
Lewes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
427 students
Skyline Middle School
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
408 students
| Measure | Beacon Middle School Lewes, Delaware | Skyline Middle School Wilmington, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 40 | #30 of 40 |
| National rank | #532 of 15,369 | #12056 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 427 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 427 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 16% |
| city | Lewes | Wilmington |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beacon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 29.3).
- •Beacon Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 16%).
- •Beacon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 35%).
- •Beacon Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.7).
- •Beacon Middle School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 408.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beacon Middle School better than Skyline Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Beacon Middle School ranks higher (87.2 vs 29.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beacon Middle School and Skyline Middle School?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Lewes and Wilmington in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Middle School: 427. Skyline Middle School: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Middle School and Skyline Middle School rank in Delaware?
Beacon Middle School is 1st of 40 and Skyline Middle School is 30th of 40 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).