Serving 571 students in grades 1-8, The Bayard 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 is 5% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bayard Middle School serves the northeast part of Wilmington, DE, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Bayard School's student population of 571 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
571 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1973
School Rankings
The Bayard School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Bayard School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#198 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
28%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
63%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
4%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
Showing 2004–2013. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bayard School's ranking?
The Bayard School is ranked #198 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are The Bayard School often compared to?
The Bayard Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend The Bayard School?
571 students attend The Bayard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of The Bayard School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Bayard School?
The Bayard School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Bayard School offer ?
The Bayard School offers enrollment in grades 1-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Bayard School part of?
The Bayard School is part of Christina School District.
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