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Mariner Middle School

PublicMiddleGrades 6–8

16391 Harbeson Rd, Milton, DE 19968 · (302) 685-8516 · Part of Cape Henlopen School District

Milton’s School Grade A− better than 81% of Delaware school districts

Students
552
Students per teacher
12:1
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
The gist

What stands out about Mariner Middle School

  • Its own letter, B+: better results than 74% of Delaware’s public schools
  • Math proficiency 6 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 6 pts above the state
  • Small classes: 12 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 11.5% since 2020–21
  • Next stop for Milton kids: Cape Henlopen High School

On the path

Where Milton kids come from and go next. The whole path →

K–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
6–8Mariner Middle SchoolYou are here
9–12Cape Henlopen High Schoolin Lewes

Test scores

2020–21
Math proficiency32%
State average 26.5%
Reading / language arts48%
State average 41.9%

Its own letter, B+, places these results among Delaware’s 192 public schools with results. Source: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21).

16391 Harbeson Rd, Milton

Students

Enrollment by grade
Grade 6186
Grade 7191
Grade 8175
Enrollment over time
624’20
658’21
664’22
682’23
552’24

Down 11.5% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
White 55%Hispanic 27%Black 11%Two or more races 6%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about Mariner Middle School from Milton families.

Other schools in Cape Henlopen School District

The district →

School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Test scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). A school’s letter is our own summary of its reading and math results against Delaware’s other public schools; Milton’s School Grade is built from its districts’ results. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.