Sussex Orthopedic Program serves 51 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- 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 51 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
5 teachers
Students by Grade
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
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
18%
Black
49%
30%
White
29%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sussex Orthopedic Program?
51 students attend Sussex Orthopedic Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Sussex Orthopedic Program students are Black, 29% of students are White, 12% 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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