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 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,566 students in Laurel School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
Public Schools in Laurel School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Delaware public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
4 Schools
231 Schools
# Students
2,566 Students
139,935 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
9,975 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 42 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
# American Indian Students
31 Students
584 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
5,934 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
533 Students
25,819 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
19%
# Black Students
604 Students
42,333 Students
% Black Students
24%
30%
# White Students
1,194 Students
58,238 Students
% White Students
46%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
216 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
182 Students
6,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
43
2,040
# Students in K Grade:
173
9,957
# Students in 1st Grade:
173
9,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
190
9,946
# Students in 3rd Grade:
177
10,114
# Students in 4th Grade:
199
10,320
# Students in 5th Grade:
185
10,636
# Students in 6th Grade:
230
10,763
# Students in 7th Grade:
223
11,037
# Students in 8th Grade:
244
11,267
# Students in 9th Grade:
227
13,196
# Students in 10th Grade:
174
11,035
# Students in 11th Grade:
165
10,137
# Students in 12th Grade:
163
9,691
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,213 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,598. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,261 is less than the state median of $18,652. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$2,610 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,213
$20,598
Spending / Student
$13,261
$18,652
Best Laurel School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-K
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Laurel Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1133 S Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Grades: 6-8
| 697 students
Rank: #33.
Laurel Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1133 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6120
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6120
Grades: 9-12
| 729 students
Rank: #44.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Grades: 1-5
| 924 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laurel School District?
Laurel School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,566 students.
What is the rank of Laurel School District?
Laurel School District is ranked #32 out of 42 school districts in Delaware (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
46% of Laurel School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What is Laurel School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,261 is less than the state median of $18,652. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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