Serving 306 students in grades 5-6, Laurel Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 58% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 64% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
306 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)58%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)64%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
31%
30%
White
57%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% DE state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% DE state average).
How many students attend Laurel Intermediate School?
306 students attend Laurel Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Laurel Intermediate School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Intermediate School?
Laurel Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laurel Intermediate School offer ?
Laurel Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Laurel Intermediate School part of?
Laurel Intermediate School is part of Laurel School District.
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