For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,034 students in Smyrna School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
Public Schools in Smyrna School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Delaware public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
8 Schools
231 Schools
# Students
6,034 Students
139,935 Students
# Teachers
386 Teachers
9,975 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Smyrna School District, which is ranked within the top 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 82% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 42 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Graduation Rate
82%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
# American Indian Students
21 Students
584 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
74 Students
5,934 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
503 Students
25,819 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
19%
# Black Students
1,881 Students
42,333 Students
% Black Students
31%
30%
# White Students
3,291 Students
58,238 Students
% White Students
55%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
216 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
258 Students
6,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
112
2,040
# Students in K Grade:
385
9,957
# Students in 1st Grade:
419
9,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
413
9,946
# Students in 3rd Grade:
448
10,114
# Students in 4th Grade:
484
10,320
# Students in 5th Grade:
464
10,636
# Students in 6th Grade:
510
10,763
# Students in 7th Grade:
528
11,037
# Students in 8th Grade:
549
11,267
# Students in 9th Grade:
498
13,196
# Students in 10th Grade:
440
11,035
# Students in 11th Grade:
405
10,137
# Students in 12th Grade:
379
9,691
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,085 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,598. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,948 is less than the state median of $18,652. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$2,610 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,085
$20,598
Spending / Student
$13,948
$18,652
Best Smyrna School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 Rabbit Chase Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Grades: K-4
| 591 students
Rank: #22.
Clayton Intermediate School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
86 Sorrento Drive
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4512
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4512
Grades: 5-6
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 West Main Street
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-8587
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-8587
Grades: K-4
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Smyrna High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8581
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8581
Grades: 9-12
| 1,722 students
Rank: #55.
Smyrna Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 South School Lane
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8588
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8588
Grades: K-3
| 453 students
Rank: #66.
North Smyrna Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
365 North Main Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8589
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8589
Grades: PK-3
| 514 students
Rank: #77.
Smyrna Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8584
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8584
Grades: 7-8
| 1,077 students
Rank: #88.
Moore (John Bassett) School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 West Frazier Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 659-6297
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 659-6297
Grades: 4-6
| 710 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smyrna School District?
Smyrna School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,034 students.
What is the rank of Smyrna School District?
Smyrna School District is ranked #20 out of 42 school districts in Delaware (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Smyrna School District?
55% of Smyrna School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Smyrna School District?
Smyrna School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What is Smyrna School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,948 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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