Seaford School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 7 public schools in Seaford School District, serving 3,333 students. Seaford School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Delaware.
- Public schools in Seaford School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Delaware public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
- The top ranked public schools in Seaford School District are Seaford Central Elementary School, Frederick Douglass Elementary School and Seaford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 56% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is less than the Delaware public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Seaford School District |
| School District Website | http://www.seafordbluejays.org |
| School District Phone Number | (302) 629-4587 |
| School District Grades Offered | 01 - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (DE) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 229 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,333 Students | 136,046 Students |
| # of Teachers | 241 Teachers | 9,399 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Seaford School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 43 school districts in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has increased from 74% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (DE) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #18 out of 43 school districts (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 54% |
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| Graduation Rate | 75-79% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| # of American Indian Students | 11 Students | 531 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 37 Students | 5,271 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 694 Students | 23,707 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 21% | 18% |
| # of Black Students | 1,244 Students | 41,155 Students |
| % Black Students | 37% | 30% |
| # of White Students | 1,162 Students | 60,112 Students |
| % White Students | 35% | 44% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 16 Students | 182 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 1% | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 169 Students | 5,088 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 1,798 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 270 | 9,929 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 267 | 10,024 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 297 | 10,311 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 292 | 10,586 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 320 | 10,820 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 302 | 10,733 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 239 | 10,486 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 293 | 10,346 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 258 | 10,206 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 223 | 11,787 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 226 | 10,461 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 160 | 9,506 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 186 | 9,053 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $16,226 is higher than the state median of $12,469. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $15,422 is higher than the state median of $11,256. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (DE) |
| Total Revenue | $54 MM | $15 MM |
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| Spending | $51 MM | $13 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,226 | $12,469 |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,422 | $11,256 |
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Seaford School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Seaford Central Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 66%
Rank:9/, Top 20%1 Delaware Place10
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Grades: PK-5 | 432 students
- Frederick Douglass Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 56%
Rank:8/, Top 30%1 Swain Road10
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 628-4413
Grades: PK-5 | 482 students
- Seaford Middle School Math: 26% | Reading: 45%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%500 East Stein Highway10
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Grades: 6-8 | 790 students
- Seaford Senior High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%399 North Market Street10
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Grades: 8-12 | 795 students
- Blades Elementary School900 South Arch Street
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 628-4416
Grades: PK-5 | 435 students
- Sussex Orthopedic Program Special Education SchoolOne Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- West Seaford Elementary School511 Sussex Avenue
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 628-4414
Grades: K-5 | 399 students
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