Top Rankings
Laurel School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,544 students in Laurel School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
Public Schools in Laurel School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
4 Schools
237 Schools
# Students
2,544 Students
142,156 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
9,631 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Laurel School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 42 school districts in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 42 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
21%
Graduation Rate
77%
88.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.6%
24.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
27%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
24%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
39%
38%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,171 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,095. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,618 is less than the state median of $23,020. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$3,141 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$42 MM
$3,273 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,171
$22,095
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,618
$23,020
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Laurel School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Laurel Early Learning Academy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wilson Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Gr: PK-K | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Laurel Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1133 S Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Gr: 7-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1160 S Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6195
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6195
Gr: 1-6 | 1,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Laurel Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1133 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6120
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6120
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laurel School District?
Laurel School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,544 students.
What is the rank of Laurel School District?
Laurel School District is ranked #27 out of 42 school districts in Delaware (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Delaware school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel School District?
39% of Laurel School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laurel School District?
Laurel School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What is Laurel School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,618 is less than the state median of $23,020. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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