Moore (John Bassett) School serves 697 students in grades 4-6.
Moore (John Bassett) School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moore (John Bassett) School's student population of 697 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
697 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Moore (John Bassett) School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Moore (John Bassett) School 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
#127 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
18%
Black
36%
30%
White
49%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moore (John Bassett) School's ranking?
Moore (John Bassett) School is ranked #127 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Moore (John Bassett) School often compared to?
Moore (John Bassett) Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clayton Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Moore (John Bassett) School?
697 students attend Moore (John Bassett) School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Moore (John Bassett) School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moore (John Bassett) School?
Moore (John Bassett) School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Moore (John Bassett) School offer ?
Moore (John Bassett) School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Moore (John Bassett) School part of?
Moore (John Bassett) School is part of Smyrna School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day for All Students
June 09, 2023 (Friday)
Last Day for Teachers
June 14, 2023 (Wednesday)
School Closed - Professional Learning
August 23, 2023 (Wednesday)
School Closed - Professional Learning
August 24, 2023 (Thursday)
School Closed - Professional Learning
August 25, 2023 (Friday)
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