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#171 of 219 schools in DE
Clayton Intermediate School
Middle School · Smyrna School District · Clayton, DE
A Smyrna School District middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.
86 Sorrento Drive, Clayton, DE 19938
- Math 36% vs DE 33% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clayton Intermediate School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 62 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Clayton Intermediate 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average616/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clayton), 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
$96,338
Median home value
$335,800
Median rent
$1,624/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
88.5%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19938; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moore (john Bassett) SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 4–6 | 2.9 mi | 664 | Compare → |
| Kenton Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | 1–10 | 3.3 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Green HillPrivate · tuition | 2.6private | 1–8 | 4.3 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Smyrna School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,084NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clayton Intermediate School is listed in Smyrna School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clayton Intermediate School
Clayton Intermediate School is a public middle school in Clayton, DE, part of Smyrna School District, serving approximately 519 students in grades 5th-6th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clayton Intermediate School
What grades does Clayton Intermediate School serve?
Clayton Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Clayton Intermediate School?
Clayton Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton Intermediate School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clayton Intermediate School rank in DE?
Clayton Intermediate School ranks #171 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Clayton Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clayton Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Clayton Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clayton Intermediate School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Clayton Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Clayton Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clayton Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Clayton Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 519
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (302) 653-4512
- Area population (ZIP 19938)
- 9,867
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 19938; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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