Laurel Intermediate School serves 306 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 58% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 64% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
306 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)58%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)64%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
31%
31%
White
57%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% DE state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% DE state average).
How many students attend Laurel Intermediate School?
306 students attend Laurel Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Laurel Intermediate School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laurel Intermediate School?
Laurel Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laurel Intermediate School offer ?
Laurel Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Laurel Intermediate School part of?
Laurel Intermediate School is part of Laurel School District.
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