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Bedford (Gunning) Middle School

New Castle, Delaware · Grades 6 to 8 · Colonial School District

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About Bedford (Gunning) Middle School

Bedford (Gunning) Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 as a public school in New Castle, Delaware. Enrollment was 846 in the 2024-25 school year. There are about 15.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (56 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a rural area close to an urban area. It is one of 13 schools in Colonial School District. Within 5 miles there are 7 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	801 Cox Neck Road, New Castle, DE 19720
Phone	(302) 832-6280
School district	Colonial School District
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	846
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	56
Students per teacher	15.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, New Castle County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 100023000208). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Bedford (Gunning) Middle School serve?

Bedford (Gunning) Middle School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Bedford (Gunning) Middle School?

Bedford (Gunning) Middle School reported 846 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford (Gunning) Middle School?

About 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 846 students and 56 teachers in federal data.

Is Bedford (Gunning) Middle School a public or charter school?

Bedford (Gunning) Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Bedford (Gunning) Middle School in?

Bedford (Gunning) Middle School is part of Colonial School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/de/colonial-school-district/

Where is Bedford (Gunning) Middle School located?

Bedford (Gunning) Middle School is at 801 Cox Neck Road, New Castle, DE 19720. The phone number is (302) 832-6280.

How many other schools are near Bedford (Gunning) Middle School?

There are 7 other schools within 5 miles of Bedford (Gunning) Middle School in our directory.