Moore (john Bassett) School
Tel:
(302)659-6297
- Moore (john Bassett) School serves 398 students in grades 5-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 53% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Moore (john Bassett) School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 398 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Moore (john Bassett) School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Moore (john Bassett) School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. 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 | #93 out of 200 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 17% |
| Black | 32% | 30% |
| White | 56% | 45% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.53 |
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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 | Smyrna School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Moore (john Bassett) School is Smyrna High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Smyrna Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Smyrna Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Smyrna Smyrna Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 581 students
0.2 miles
121 South School Lane
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302)653-8588 0.2 K-4 581 - Smyrna North Smyrna Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 516 students
0.6 miles
365 North Main Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302)653-8589 0.6 PK-6 516 - Smyrna Smyrna Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 917 students
1.2 miles
700 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302)653-8584 1.2 6-8 917 - Smyrna Smyrna High School Grades: 9-12 | 1437 students
1.3 miles
500 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302)653-8581 1.3 9-12 1437 - Clayton Clayton Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 454 students
1.8 miles
510 West Main Street
Clayton, DE 19938
(302)653-8587 1.8 K-4 454
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