Delaware Academy Middle School (Closed 2015)

2 Sheldon Dr
Delhi, NY 13753
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 155 students in grades 6-9, Delaware Academy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
155 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
(12-13)
30-34%
39%
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(12-13)
35-39%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware Academy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
1%
29%
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Black
n/a
16%
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White
96%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware Academy Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Delaware Academy Middle School?
155 students attend Delaware Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Delaware Academy Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delaware Academy Middle School?
Delaware Academy Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Delaware Academy Middle School offer ?
Delaware Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Delaware Academy Middle School part of?
Delaware Academy Middle School is part of Delaware Academy Central School District At Delhi.

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