Laurel School District
School District · Laurel, Delaware
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,553
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,553
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Evaluating Laurel School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Laurel 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.
North Laurel Early Learning Academy
Laurel · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Laurel Middle School
Laurel · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Laurel Elementary School
Laurel · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Delaware rank
#12 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Delaware avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,553
$3,814 vs Delaware median
District size
2,529 students
Smaller than Delaware median
The short answer
Laurel School District ranks #12 of 17 Delaware districts by overall school rating. Laurel School District's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Laurel Early Learning Academy (8.6/10), Laurel Middle School (6.9/10), and Laurel Elementary School (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Laurel School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Laurel Early Learning Academy | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Laurel Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Laurel Elementary School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Laurel Senior High School | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Laurel School District
Laurel School District is a Laurel, Delaware school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,529 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1. The district invests $15,553 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Laurel School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Laurel Early Learning Academy, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Laurel School District students show an average math proficiency of 29.6% and ELA proficiency of 39.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Laurel School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Laurel School District with test data.
Schools in Laurel School District
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Delaware
- City
- Laurel
- Total Enrollment
- 2,529
- Teachers (FTE)
- 145
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Laurel School District?
Laurel School District has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Laurel School District?
The average composite rating for Laurel School District is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Laurel School District?
Laurel School District spends $15,553 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Laurel School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Laurel School District is 17.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Laurel School District?
North Laurel Early Learning Academy is the highest-rated school in Laurel School District with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Laurel School District?
Across schools in Laurel School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Laurel School District compare to other districts in Delaware?
Laurel School District has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 4 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.7%
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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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