Seaford School District
School District · Seaford, Delaware
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,422
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,422
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Evaluating Seaford School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Seaford School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Frederick Douglass Elementary School
Seaford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Blades Elementary School
Blades · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Seaford Elementary School
Seaford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Delaware rank
#2 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Delaware avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,422
$945 vs Delaware median
District size
3,417 students
Smaller than Delaware median
The short answer
Seaford School District ranks #2 of 17 Delaware districts by overall school rating. Seaford School District's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Frederick Douglass Elementary School (9.0/10), Blades Elementary School (8.5/10), and West Seaford Elementary School (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Seaford School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frederick Douglass Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Blades Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | West Seaford Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Seaford Central Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Seaford Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Seaford Senior High School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Seaford School District
Seaford School District is a Seaford, Delaware school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,417 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. The district invests $18,422 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Seaford School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Frederick Douglass Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Seaford School District students show an average math proficiency of 41.8% and ELA proficiency of 48.4%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Seaford School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Seaford School District with test data.
Schools in Seaford School District
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Delaware
- City
- Seaford
- Total Enrollment
- 3,417
- Teachers (FTE)
- 217
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Seaford School District?
Seaford School District has 7 schools in total — 4 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 Seaford School District?
The average composite rating for Seaford School District is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Seaford School District?
Seaford School District spends $18,422 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Seaford School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Seaford School District is 15.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Seaford School District?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Seaford School District with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Seaford School District?
Across schools in Seaford School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Seaford School District compare to other districts in Delaware?
Seaford School District has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 7 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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.4%
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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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