Clayton Intermediate School
Tel:
(302) 653-4512
- Clayton Intermediate School serves 466 students in grades 5-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Clayton Intermediate School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Clayton Intermediate School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Clayton Intermediate School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 466 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Clayton Intermediate School is ranked within the top 20% of all 205 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Clayton Intermediate School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #28 out of 205 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 18% |
| Black | 20% | 30% |
| White | 67% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 37% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Smyrna School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Clayton Intermediate School is Smyrna High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Providence Creek Academy Charter School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Clayton Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Clayton Clayton Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 514 students
1.2 miles
510 West Main Street
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-8587 1.2 K-4 514 - Clayton Providence Creek Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 690 students
1.3 miles
273 West Duck Creek Road
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276 1.3 K-8 690 - Smyrna Sunnyside Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 534 students
1.8 miles
123 Rabbit Chase Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580 1.8 K-4 534 - Smyrna Smyrna High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,496 student
2.1 miles
500 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8581 2.1 9-12 1,496 - Smyrna Smyrna Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 916 students
2.4 miles
700 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8584 2.4 6-8 916
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