Below Average

#199 of 219 schools in DE

Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School

Elementary School · Milford School District

449 North Street, Milford, DE 19963

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

503

Student-Teacher

14.8:1

Score

4.3

Grades

1st – 5th

Enrollment

503

Student-Teacher

14.8:1

Score

4.3

Grades

1st – 5th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Delaware schools

#199 of 219

In Milford

#3 of 5

public schools

In district

#4 of 6

Milford School District

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About Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School

Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School is a public elementary school in Milford, DE, part of Milford School District. Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School serves approximately 503 students, and covers grades 1st-5th, and has a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #199 of 219 schools in DE.

Structured state assessment records for Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.0 pts below district

4.3

This school 4.3 · Below Average
District avg 5.3
DE avg 6.7

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data17

Annual Change-3.39 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2025

TrendDeclining

Academics5.8Average30%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency32% (2025 DESSA)

Reading/ELA Proficiency27.5% (2025 DESSA)

Math vs. State Avg-22.4 pts

Reading vs. State Avg-27.6 pts

Overall Proficiency30% (2025 DESSA, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 DESSA)

vs. Expected-4.5 pts

Adjusted Percentile41th

Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1

Per-Pupil Spending$15,324

Chronic Absenteeism26%

Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School — Students at Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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Test Scores DE DESSA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 44.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

School

State

43.0% (multi-year state average, 2015-2025)

ELA Proficiency 49.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

School

State

48.4% (multi-year state average, 2015-2025)

Based on 90 test records from DE state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009

Math

85%

ELA

89%

2010

Math

60%

ELA

62%

2011

Math

96%

ELA

95%

2012

Math

91%

ELA

92%

2013

Math

89%

ELA

89%

2014

Math

55%

ELA

61%

2015

Math

54.8%

ELA

61.4%

2016

Math

55.4%

ELA

61%

2017

Math

52.7%

ELA

54.8%

2018

Math

48.1%

ELA

53.9%

2019

Math

53.1%

ELA

54.5%

2020*

Math

16%

ELA

27%

2021*

Math

15.6%

ELA

25.9%

2022

Math

19.8%

ELA

32.6%

2023

Math

33.8%

ELA

39.4%

2024

Math

31.5%

ELA

32.6%

2025

Math

31.9%

ELA

27.6%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.4/10.

How Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School Compares

See how Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

4.3/10

10th percentile in DE

Academic

5.8/10

Average

Growth

3.4/10

Needs Improvement

Environment

4.2/10

Below Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff

15:1 student-teacher ratio

34 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

26.0%

Location

449 North Street, Milford, DE 19963

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. H. O. Brittingham Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 11.4 miles away, in nearby Milton), which scores notably higher. Another option is David E. Robinson Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 11.8 miles away, in nearby Wyoming), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Milton Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 12.0 miles away, in nearby Milton), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Milford, see our Milford schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 11.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Milford Senior High School Milford	0.7 mi	1,315	4.2
Milford Central Academy Milford	0.7 mi	1,058	4.7
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School Milford	1.2 mi	689	7.2
Mispillion Elementary Milford	1.3 mi	572	3.5
MILFORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Milford	1.4 mi	108	6.3
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood Lincoln	3.6 mi	458	6.2
Lake Forest East Elementary School Frederica	6.4 mi	340	5.5
Lake Forest High School Felton	8.0 mi	918	4.7
Lake Forest Central Elementary School Felton	8.1 mi	602	6.1
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School Harrington	8.1 mi	939	4.9
Delaware Early Childhood Center Harrington	8.1 mi	70	4.8
Lake Forest South Elementary School Harrington	8.2 mi	371	6.3
J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center Magnolia	10.7 mi	479	5.3
Lake Forest North Elementary School Felton	9.6 mi	439	6.2
Magnolia Middle School Magnolia	11.6 mi	434	7.6
GREENWOOD MENNONITE SCHOOL Greenwood	10.4 mi	252	6.1
David E. Robinson Elementary School Wyoming	11.8 mi	574	8.5
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School Milton	11.4 mi	497	9.0
Milton Elementary School Milton	12.0 mi	565	8.2
DELMARVA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS MILTON CAMPUS Milton	11.3 mi	246	6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19963 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,420

Median Home Value

$291,200

Median Rent

$1,161/mo

Population

22,544

College Educated

27.4%

Homeownership

62.9%

Avg Commute

26.7 min

Poverty Rate

15.5%

Median Age

40.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School

What grades does Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School serve?

Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School?

Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 503 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School rank in DE?

Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School ranks #199 of 219 schools in DE.

What is Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School a charter school?

No, Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.