Excellent
#16 of 219 schools in DE
Top 7% in state
Blades Elementary School
Elementary School · Seaford School District · Blades, DE
A Seaford School District elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
900 South Arch Street, Blades, DE 19973
- Math 46% vs DE 48% (2016)
- Reading 47% vs DE 54% (2016)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blades Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2016 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2013, to 47% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 28 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Blades Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,545/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blades), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,668
Median home value
$254,300
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19973; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Seaford School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,422NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blades Elementary School is listed in Seaford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blades Elementary School
Blades Elementary School is a public elementary school in Blades, DE, part of Seaford School District, serving approximately 405 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blades Elementary School
What grades does Blades Elementary School serve?
Blades Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Blades Elementary School?
Blades Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blades Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blades Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blades Elementary School rank in DE?
Blades Elementary School ranks #16 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Blades Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blades Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Blades Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blades Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Blades Elementary School a charter school?
No, Blades Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blades Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Blades Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (302) 629-4587
- Area population (ZIP 19973)
- 25,786
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 DESSA · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 DESSA. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 DESSA · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 DESSA. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19973; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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