Serving 456 students in grades 9-12, First State Military Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
First State Military Academy's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
First State Military Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of First State Military Academy is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#116 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
26%
30%
White
54%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First State Military Academy's ranking?
First State Military Academy is ranked #116 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are First State Military Academy often compared to?
First State Military Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Polytech High School, Smyrna High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of First State Military Academy?
The graduation rate of First State Military Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 80%.
How many students attend First State Military Academy?
456 students attend First State Military Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of First State Military Academy students are White, 26% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of First State Military Academy?
First State Military Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does First State Military Academy offer ?
First State Military Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is First State Military Academy part of?
First State Military Academy is part of First State Military Academy School District.
School Calendar
View the First State Military Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Seniors Last Day
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
Cadets Last Day
June 07, 2024 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 2/16/2023
This school is a great place to learn responsibility and leadership. I came to this school as a very shy and struggling student. After spending time at this school, I learned many lessons in leadership, character building, knowledge, and skills. This school will push you to your limits, but you have to prepare for them, and adapt. The teachers are very understanding and very helpful if you step up and ask for it. Students give briefs, run Open Houses, and orienteer other cadets. This school is full of opportunities, but you have to be willing to join it.
5 5/23/2022
Looks like a good school not gonna lie I may come there instead of Woodbridge.
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