Below Average
#204 of 219 schools in DE
Ennis (howard T.) School
School · Indian River School District · Georgetown, DE
An Indian River School District school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
26021 Patriots Way, Georgetown, DE 19947
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ennis (howard T.) School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 10% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ennis (howard T.) 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,692/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Georgetown), 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
$68,529
Median home value
$294,000
Median rent
$1,298/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19947; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Indian River School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #15 of 15
- District spending per student
- $19,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ennis (howard T.) School is listed in Indian River School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ennis (howard T.) School
Ennis (howard T.) School is a public school in Georgetown, DE, part of Indian River School District, serving approximately 316 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #204 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ennis (howard T.) School
What grades does Ennis (howard T.) School serve?
Ennis (howard T.) School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Ennis (howard T.) School?
Ennis (howard T.) School has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ennis (howard T.) School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ennis (howard T.) School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ennis (howard T.) School rank in DE?
Ennis (howard T.) School ranks #204 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Ennis (howard T.) School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ennis (howard T.) School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Ennis (howard T.) School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ennis (howard T.) School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ennis (howard T.) School a charter school?
No, Ennis (howard T.) School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ennis (howard T.) School a Title I school?
No, Ennis (howard T.) School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (302) 856-1930
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 19947)
- 19,343
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 19947; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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