For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,317 students in 19958, DE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19958, DE are Beacon Middle School and Sussex Consortium. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19958 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 19958, DE have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public middle school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best 19958, DE Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beacon Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19483 John J. Williams Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-6288
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-6288
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Sussex Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17344 Sweetbriar Road
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Gr: PK-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
1270 Kings Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-6686
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-6686
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19958, DE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19958, DE include Beacon Middle School and Sussex Consortium.
How many public middle schools are located in 19958?
3 public middle schools are located in 19958.
What is the racial composition of students in 19958?
19958 public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public middle schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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