Appoquinimink School District
School District · Odessa, Delaware
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
20
12 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,023
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
20
12 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,023
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Appoquinimink School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Appoquinimink School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Cedar Lane Elementary School
Middletown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lorewood Grove Elementary School
Middletown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Townsend Elementary School
Townsend · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Delaware rank
#6 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Delaware avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,023
$2,344 vs Delaware median
District size
12,945 students
Larger than Delaware median
The short answer
Appoquinimink School District ranks #6 of 17 Delaware districts by overall school rating. Appoquinimink School District's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cedar Lane Elementary School (8.8/10), Lorewood Grove Elementary School (8.7/10), and Townsend Elementary School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Appoquinimink School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Lane Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Lorewood Grove Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Townsend Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Waters (alfred G.) Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Cantwells Bridge Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Old State Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Meredith (everett) Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Silver Lake Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Appoquinimink High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Middletown High School | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Appoquinimink School District
Appoquinimink School District is a Odessa, Delaware school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 12,945 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $17,023 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Appoquinimink School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cedar Lane Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Appoquinimink School District students show an average math proficiency of 51.2% and ELA proficiency of 60.4%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Appoquinimink School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Appoquinimink School District with test data.
Schools in Appoquinimink School District
20 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Delaware
- City
- Odessa
- Total Enrollment
- 12,945
- Teachers (FTE)
- 876
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Appoquinimink School District?
Appoquinimink School District has 20 schools in total — 12 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Appoquinimink School District?
The average composite rating for Appoquinimink School District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Appoquinimink School District?
Appoquinimink School District spends $17,023 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Appoquinimink School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Appoquinimink School District is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Appoquinimink School District?
Cedar Lane Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Appoquinimink School District with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Appoquinimink School District?
Across schools in Appoquinimink School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Appoquinimink School District compare to other districts in Delaware?
Appoquinimink School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Delaware by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Delaware Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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