Frederick D Thomas Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction Lewes, DE Grades 06–08 Town: Distant Seaford, DE SchoolScore™ A (82.3)
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Frederick D Thomas Middle School
Lewes, DE 19958
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ A (82.3)
451
Students
27.0
Teachers
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
(302)645-6686
Phone
http://reportcard.doe.k12.de.us/detail.…
Website

Frederick D Thomas Middle School is a public school administered by the Cape Henlopen School District district in Lewes, DELAWARE, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 451 students enrolled; a 16.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Delaware Middle School Average
Enrollment
451.0
State avg: 655.0
▼ 31% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
State avg: 16.4:1
▲ 2% worse
School Details
School Name
Frederick D Thomas Middle School
NCESSCH ID
100017000396
State School ID
DE-17-716
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
New
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1270 Kings Highway
City
Lewes
State
Delaware
ZIP Code
19958
County
Sussex County
Metro Area
Seaford, DE
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
1000
State Leg. Upper
10006
State Leg. Lower
10020
Latitude
38.76806
Longitude
-75.14835
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
451
Total Students
👩‍🏫
27.0
Teachers FTE
📐
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
27.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)27.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 84 18.6%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Cape Henlopen School District
LEAID
1000170
State LEA ID
DE-17
Phone
(302)645-6686
Website
http://www.capehenlopenschools.com/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Lewes
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$153,849K
Federal Revenue
$10,786K
State Revenue
$80,357K
Local Revenue
$62,706K
Total Expenditure
$160,999K
Instruction Exp.
$69,965K
Support Services
$57,039K
Other Current Exp.
$4,225K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Frederick D Thomas Middle School

1
Lewes Elementary School
Lewes · Elementary
0.1 mi
2
Cape Henlopen High School
Lewes · High
0.7 mi
3
Love Creek Elementary School
Lewes · Elementary
3.6 mi
4
Beacon Middle School
Lewes · Middle
3.7 mi
5
Sussex Consortium
Lewes · Other
4.7 mi
6
Rehoboth Elementary School
Rehoboth Beach · Elementary
5.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Frederick D Thomas Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Frederick D Thomas Middle School?
451 students are enrolled at Frederick D Thomas Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Frederick D Thomas Middle School have?
Frederick D Thomas Middle School has 27.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1.
What grades does Frederick D Thomas Middle School serve?
Frederick D Thomas Middle School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Frederick D Thomas Middle School a charter school?
Frederick D Thomas Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Frederick D Thomas Middle School located in?
Frederick D Thomas Middle School is located in the Seaford, DE metropolitan area.
What school district does Frederick D Thomas Middle School belong to?
Frederick D Thomas Middle School is part of the Cape Henlopen School District school district.
How much does Cape Henlopen School District spend per student?
The Cape Henlopen School District district spends approximately $356,982,262 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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