Southern Delaware School Of The Arts vs. Sussex Academy
Should I attend Southern Delaware School Of The Arts or Sussex Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Southern Delaware School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Sussex Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Southern Delaware School Of The Arts ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 1,120 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sussex Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
439 students
1,120 students
% Male | % Female
40% | 60%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 196 schools in DE
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#4 out of 196 schools in DE
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
77%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
42
Grade 1 Students
43
42
Grade 2 Students
47
44
Grade 3 Students
46
41
Grade 4 Students
47
47
Grade 5 Students
53
44
Grade 6 Students
53
126
Grade 7 Students
56
123
Grade 8 Students
52
126
Grade 9 Students
-
122
Grade 10 Students
-
119
Grade 11 Students
-
133
Grade 12 Students
-
111
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
14%
14%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
79%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
