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#131 of 219 schools in DE
First State Military Academy
High School · First State Military Academy · Clayton, DE
A charter high school in Clayton, DE where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
355 West Duck Creek Road P.O. Box 888, Clayton, DE 19938
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at First State Military Academy score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 7-year record (2016–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where First State Military Academy 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,790 | Compare → |
| Kenton Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | 1–10 | 4.8 mi | 33 | 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.
First State Military Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
First State Military Academy is listed in First State Military Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About First State Military Academy
First State Military Academy is a public high school in Clayton, DE, part of First State Military Academy, serving approximately 416 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #131 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First State Military Academy
What grades does First State Military Academy serve?
First State Military Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend First State Military Academy?
First State Military Academy has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First State Military Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at First State Military Academy is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does First State Military Academy rank in DE?
First State Military Academy ranks #131 of 219 schools in DE.
What is First State Military Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
First State Military Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 First State Military Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, First State Military Academy has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is First State Military Academy a charter school?
Yes, First State Military Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is First State Military Academy a Title I school?
No, First State Military Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 416
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.1%
- Phone
- (302) 223-2150
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- 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 · 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 19938; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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