Ennis (howard T.) School
Tel:
(302)856-1930
- Ennis (howard T.) School serves 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Ennis (howard T.) School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Ennis (howard T.) School's student population of 141 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 141 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ennis (howard T.) School's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has increased from 3:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ennis (howard T.) School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall School Rank | #151 out of 200 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 17% |
| Black | 18% | 30% |
| White | 49% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.54 |
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| Graduation Rate | <50% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indian River School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ennis (howard T.) School is Sussex Academy Of Arts And Sciences (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Georgetown Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is North Georgetown Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Georgetown North Georgetown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 830 students
0.9 miles
664 North Bedford Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302)855-2430 0.9 PK-5 830 - Georgetown Georgetown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 740 students
1.1 miles
301-a West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302)856-1940 1.1 PK-5 740 - Georgetown Georgetown Kindergarten Center Grades: K | 289 students
1.1 miles
301a West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302)856-1946 1.1 K 289 - Georgetown Georgetown Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 686 students
1.1 miles
301 West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302)856-1900 1.1 6-8 686 - Frankford Carver (g.w.) Educational Center Alternative School
1.9 miles
30207 Frankford School Road
Frankford, DE 19945
(302)732-3800 1.9 n/a n/a
School Reviews
| 5 Howard T. ENNIS is an excellent school.They have really helped my daughter.She has came along way sence she has been going to Ennis.They have excellent programs for the disabled. - Posted by Parent - shana |
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