Sussex Orthopedic Program (Closed 2025)

Sussex Orthopedic Program serves 66 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).

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School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (DE)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
42%
31%
White
35%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sussex Orthopedic Program?
66 students attend Sussex Orthopedic Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sussex Orthopedic Program students are Black, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sussex Orthopedic Program offer ?
Sussex Orthopedic Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sussex Orthopedic Program part of?
Sussex Orthopedic Program is part of Seaford School District.

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