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5.2 avg / 10

Delmar School District

School District · Delmar, Delaware

Students: 1,451
Teachers (FTE): 73

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

2

1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,046

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.9:1

How this district compares

Delaware rank

#15 of 17

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.0

below Delaware avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,046

$7,321 vs Delaware median

District size

1,451 students

Smaller than Delaware median

About Delmar School District

Delmar School District is a Delmar, Delaware school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,451 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.9:1. The district invests $12,046 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.2/10, Delmar School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Delmar High School, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.

In standardized testing, Delmar School District students show an average math proficiency of 31.2% and ELA proficiency of 45.0%.

The district includes 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Delmar School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 31.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 45.0%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Delmar School District with test data.

Schools in Delmar School District

2 schools

District Details

State
Delaware
City
Delmar
Total Enrollment
1,451
Teachers (FTE)
73
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Delmar School District?

Delmar School District has 2 schools in total — 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Delmar School District?

The average composite rating for Delmar School District is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Delmar School District?

Delmar School District spends $12,046 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Delmar School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Delmar School District is 19.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Delmar School District?

Delmar High School is the highest-rated school in Delmar School District with a composite score of 5.5/10.

What are the test scores in Delmar School District?

Across schools in Delmar School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
5.2/10
Math Proficiency
31.2%
ELA Proficiency
45.0%

Resources

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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.

Read our full methodology

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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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