East Millsboro Elementary School
Tel:
(302) 934-3222
East Millsboro Elementary School serves 854 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
East Millsboro Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
East Millsboro Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
East Millsboro Elementary School's student population of 854 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2008, 2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 854 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
East Millsboro Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 205 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of East Millsboro Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #18 out of 205 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 18% |
| Black | 16% | 30% |
| White | 55% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indian River School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to East Millsboro Elementary School is Indian River High School (3.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Millsboro Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Millsboro Millsboro Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 728 students
0.7 miles
302 East State Street
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3200 0.7 6-8 728 - Frankford Indian River High School Grades: 8-12 | 939 students
3.8 miles
29772 Armory Road
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-1500 3.8 8-12 939 - Georgetown Sussex Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,615 student
4.0 miles
26026 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 934-3166 4.0 9-12 1,615 - Frankford Clayton (john M.) Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 595 students
5.4 miles
252 Clayton Ave
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-3808 5.4 PK-5 595 - Millsboro Long Neck Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 800 students
5.9 miles
26064 School Lane
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 945-6200 5.9 PK-5 800
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