Sussex Orthopedic Program serves 52 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sussex Orthopedic Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sussex Orthopedic Program's student population of 52 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
52 students
![This chart displays total students of Sussex Orthopedic Program by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Sussex Orthopedic Program by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/17000/16561/sussex-orthopedic-program-chart-bnPuUeO.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Sussex Orthopedic Program is 0.66, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sussex Orthopedic Program and the public school average student teacher ratio of Delaware by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sussex Orthopedic Program and the public school average student teacher ratio of Delaware by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/17000/16561/sussex-orthopedic-program-chart-bxeFBnz.png)
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
19%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sussex Orthopedic Program and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sussex Orthopedic Program and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/17000/16561/sussex-orthopedic-program-chart-VuF5Ph.png)
Black
46%
30%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sussex Orthopedic Program and the percentage of Black public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sussex Orthopedic Program and the percentage of Black public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/17000/16561/sussex-orthopedic-program-chart-mWFxj9.png)
White
33%
42%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sussex Orthopedic Program and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sussex Orthopedic Program and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/17000/16561/sussex-orthopedic-program-chart-b0Marsh.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sussex Orthopedic Program. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sussex Orthopedic Program.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/17000/16561/sussex-orthopedic-program-chart-bpGaphl.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Delaware. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Delaware.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/17000/16561/sussex-orthopedic-program-chart-jpuHh5.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Sussex Orthopedic Program and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Sussex Orthopedic Program and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/17000/16561/sussex-orthopedic-program-chart-RDuPMh.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sussex Orthopedic Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sussex Orthopedic Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/17000/16561/sussex-orthopedic-program-chart-IyaiE3.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sussex Orthopedic Program?
52 students attend Sussex Orthopedic Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sussex Orthopedic Program students are Black, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Sussex Orthopedic Program offer ?
Sussex Orthopedic Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Sussex Orthopedic Program part of?
Sussex Orthopedic Program is part of Seaford School District.
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