Sussex Orthopedic Program

Serving 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

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School Overview

Sussex Orthopedic Program's student population of 52 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
52 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
5 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
19%
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Black
46%
30%
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White
33%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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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

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