Delmar School District
School District · Delmar, Delaware
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,046
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,046
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Evaluating Delmar School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Delmar School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Delmar High School
Delmar · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Delmar Middle School
Delmar · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Delaware rank
#16 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Delaware avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,046
$7,321 vs Delaware median
District size
1,451 students
Smaller than Delaware median
Top-Rated Schools in Delmar School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delmar High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Delmar Middle School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.6/10.
In standardized testing, Delmar School District students show an average math proficiency of 39.8% and ELA proficiency of 50.8%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Delmar School District with test data.
Schools in Delmar School District
2 schools Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
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 5.6/10.
What are the test scores in Delmar School District?
Across schools in Delmar School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.8%
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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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