Appoquinimink School District
School District · Odessa, Delaware
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
20
12 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,023
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
20
12 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,023
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
How this district compares
Delaware rank
#7 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
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 6.4/10, Appoquinimink School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lorewood Grove Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Appoquinimink School District students show an average math proficiency of 42.4% and ELA proficiency of 55.6%.
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 6.4/10. 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?
Lorewood Grove 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 42.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.6%. 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 6.4/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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