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Southern Delaware School Of The Arts

27 Hosier Street
Selbyville, DE 19975

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Southern Delaware School Of The Arts serves 450 students in grades Kindergarten-8.

Southern Delaware School Of The Arts placed in the top 5% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 450 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in DE
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southern Delaware School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

School Overview

Southern Delaware School Of The Arts's student population of 450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2021

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Total Students

450 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Southern Delaware School Of The Arts is ranked within the top 5% of all 204 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Southern Delaware School Of The Arts is 0.37, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (DE)

Overall Testing Rank

#5 out of 204 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Southern Delaware School Of The Arts, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

43%

27%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southern Delaware School Of The Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

66%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southern Delaware School Of The Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

14%

18%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Southern Delaware School Of The Arts and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

30%

White

78%

42%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.37

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Southern Delaware School Of The Arts and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

18%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southern Delaware School Of The Arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southern Delaware School Of The Arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Indian River School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Delaware School Of The Arts's ranking?

Southern Delaware School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).

How many students attend Southern Delaware School Of The Arts?

450 students attend Southern Delaware School Of The Arts.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

78% of Southern Delaware School Of The Arts students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Delaware School Of The Arts?

Southern Delaware School Of The Arts has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.

What grades does Southern Delaware School Of The Arts offer ?

Southern Delaware School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Southern Delaware School Of The Arts part of?

Southern Delaware School Of The Arts is part of Indian River School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

June 15, 2023 (Thursday)

School Reviews

5 11/15/2012

quality, caring teachers. positive learning enviroment.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - stude

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 450 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education