Southern Delaware School Of The Arts
Tel:
(302)436-1066
- Southern Delaware School Of The Arts serves 459 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75% (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 85% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Southern Delaware School Of The Arts's student population of 459 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 459 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Southern Delaware School Of The Arts's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Southern Delaware School Of The Arts is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. 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 | #5 out of 200 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 17% |
| Black | 5% | 30% |
| White | 78% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.68 |
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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 | Indian River School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Southern Delaware School Of The Arts is Indian River High School (5.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Selbyville Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Selbyville Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 380 students
0.5 miles
41 Bethany Road
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302)436-1040 0.5 PK-5 380 - Selbyville Selbyville Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 693 students
0.9 miles
80 Bethany Rd.
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302)436-1020 0.9 6-8 693 - Frankford Clayton (john M.) Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 597 students
4.1 miles
252 Clayton Ave
Frankford, DE 19945
(302)732-3808 4.1 PK-5 597 - Berlin Showell Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 531 students
5.1 miles
11318 Showell School Rd
Berlin, MD 21811
(410)632-5350 5.1 PK-3 531 - Frankford Indian River High School Grades: 8-12 | 942 students
5.8 miles
29772 Armory Road
Frankford, DE 19945
(302)732-1500 5.8 8-12 942
School Reviews
| 5 quality, caring teachers. positive learning enviroment. - Posted by Student/Alumni - stude |
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