The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 39%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 52%) for the 2014-15 school year.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (14-15)
208 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Asian
(14-15)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(14-15)6%
15%
Black
(14-15)90%
31%
White
(14-15)4%
47%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
98%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% DE state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy?
The graduation rate of Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 85%.
How many students attend Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy?
208 students attend Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy offer ?
Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy part of?
Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy is part of Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy School District.
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