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#134 of 219 schools in DE
Moore (john Bassett) School
Middle School · Smyrna School District · Smyrna, DE
A Smyrna School District middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
20 West Frazier Street, Smyrna, DE 19977
- Math 29% vs DE 35% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Moore (john Bassett) School score 35% proficient, which is below 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 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2022, reaching 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 80 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Moore (john Bassett) 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 71Very Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,450/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Smyrna), 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
$78,803
Median home value
$311,800
Median rent
$1,366/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19977; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 5–6 | 2.9 mi | 519 | 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.
Smyrna School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Moore (john Bassett) School is listed in Smyrna School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moore (john Bassett) School
Moore (john Bassett) School is a public middle school in Smyrna, DE, part of Smyrna School District, serving approximately 664 students in grades 4th-6th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moore (john Bassett) School
What grades does Moore (john Bassett) School serve?
Moore (john Bassett) School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Moore (john Bassett) School?
Moore (john Bassett) School has an enrollment of approximately 664 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moore (john Bassett) School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moore (john Bassett) 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 Moore (john Bassett) School rank in DE?
Moore (john Bassett) School ranks #134 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Moore (john Bassett) School's MySchoolScout rating?
Moore (john Bassett) School 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 Moore (john Bassett) School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moore (john Bassett) School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Moore (john Bassett) School a charter school?
No, Moore (john Bassett) School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moore (john Bassett) School a Title I school?
No, Moore (john Bassett) School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 664
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (302) 659-6297
- Area population (ZIP 19977)
- 27,164
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 19977; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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