Delaware Avenue School (Closed 2014)

Delaware Avenue School serves 80 students in grades 6-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(11-12)
≤10%
57%
(11-12)
≤10%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
37%
Black
84%
21%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
(12-13)
≤20%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Delaware Avenue School?
The graduation rate of Delaware Avenue School is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 78%.
How many students attend Delaware Avenue School?
80 students attend Delaware Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Delaware Avenue School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delaware Avenue School?
Delaware Avenue School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Delaware Avenue School offer ?
Delaware Avenue School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Delaware Avenue School part of?
Delaware Avenue School is part of St. Lucie School District.

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