Kirk (George V.) Middle School vs Middle School of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Delaware, United States, 57 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirk (George V.) Middle School
Newark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students
Middle School of Excellence
Dover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
608 students
| Measure | Kirk (George V.) Middle School Newark, Delaware | Middle School of Excellence Dover, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 40 | #40 of 40 |
| National rank | #11047 of 15,369 | #15361 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 612 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Newark | Dover |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirk (George V.) Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 1.3).
- •Kirk (George V.) Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 26.4).
- •Kirk (George V.) Middle School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 608.
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 Kirk (George V.) Middle School better than Middle School of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Kirk (George V.) Middle School ranks higher (34.1 vs 1.3 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 Kirk (George V.) Middle School and Middle School of Excellence?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Newark and Dover in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirk (George V.) Middle School: 612. Middle School of Excellence: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirk (George V.) Middle School and Middle School of Excellence rank in Delaware?
Kirk (George V.) Middle School is 25th of 40 and Middle School of Excellence is 40th of 40 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).