Indian River School District
School District · Selbyville, Delaware
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
15
8 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,367
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
15
8 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,367
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Indian River School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Indian River 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.
Lord Baltimore Elementary School
Ocean View · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School
Selbyville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Selbyville Middle School
Selbyville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Delaware rank
#10 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Delaware avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,367
+$0 vs Delaware median
District size
10,786 students
Larger than Delaware median
The short answer
Indian River School District ranks #10 of 17 Delaware districts by overall school rating. Indian River School District's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lord Baltimore Elementary School (8.3/10), Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School (8.0/10), and Selbyville Middle School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Indian River School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lord Baltimore Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Selbyville Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Georgetown Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Clayton (john M.) Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Georgetown Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Southern Delaware School of the Arts | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | North Georgetown Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Indian River High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Millsboro Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Indian River School District
Indian River School District is a Selbyville, Delaware school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 10,786 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $19,367 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Indian River School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lord Baltimore Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Indian River School District students show an average math proficiency of 49.8% and ELA proficiency of 56.4%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Indian River School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Indian River School District with test data.
Schools in Indian River School District
15 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Delaware
- City
- Selbyville
- Total Enrollment
- 10,786
- Teachers (FTE)
- 786
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Indian River School District?
Indian River School District has 15 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Indian River School District?
The average composite rating for Indian River School District is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Indian River School District?
Indian River School District spends $19,367 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Indian River School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Indian River School District is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Indian River School District?
Lord Baltimore Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Indian River School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Indian River School District?
Across schools in Indian River School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Indian River School District compare to other districts in Delaware?
Indian River School District has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 15 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.4%
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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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