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#107 of 219 schools in DE
Top 48% in state
Southern Delaware School of the Arts
Elementary School · Indian River School District · Selbyville, DE
An Indian River School District elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
27 Hosier Street, Selbyville, DE 19975
- Math 53% vs DE 35% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southern Delaware School of the Arts score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 56% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 144 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Southern Delaware School of the Arts 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,522/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Selbyville), 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
$86,063
Median home value
$430,000
Median rent
$1,098/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19975; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Showell (phillip C.) Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Clayton (john M.) Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | Not available | 482 | Compare → |
| Georgetown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | Not available | 817 | Compare → |
| Lord Baltimore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | Not available | 566 | 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.
Indian River School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Southern Delaware School of the Arts is listed in Indian River School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern Delaware School of the Arts
Southern Delaware School of the Arts is a public elementary school in Selbyville, DE, part of Indian River School District, serving approximately 419 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #107 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern Delaware School of the Arts
What grades does Southern Delaware School of the Arts serve?
Southern Delaware School of the Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Southern Delaware School of the Arts?
Southern Delaware School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Delaware School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Delaware School of the Arts is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southern Delaware School of the Arts rank in DE?
Southern Delaware School of the Arts ranks #107 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Southern Delaware School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern Delaware School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Southern Delaware School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern Delaware School of the Arts has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southern Delaware School of the Arts a charter school?
No, Southern Delaware School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern Delaware School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Southern Delaware School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (302) 436-1066
- Area population (ZIP 19975)
- 10,356
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 61
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 19975; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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