Top Rankings
Laurel School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,598 students in Laurel School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
Public Schools in Laurel School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Delaware public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 60% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
4 Schools
235 Schools
# Students
2,598 Students
141,465 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
9,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Laurel School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 42 school districts in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 42 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
21%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
# American Indian Students
35 Students
579 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
6,077 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
605 Students
26,872 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
19%
# Black Students
606 Students
43,137 Students
% Black Students
23%
31%
# White Students
1,117 Students
57,288 Students
% White Students
43%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
213 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
211 Students
7,299 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
2,282
# Students in K Grade:
193
9,707
# Students in 1st Grade:
181
10,457
# Students in 2nd Grade:
170
10,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
208
10,029
# Students in 4th Grade:
185
10,358
# Students in 5th Grade:
193
10,634
# Students in 6th Grade:
187
10,768
# Students in 7th Grade:
239
10,974
# Students in 8th Grade:
234
11,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
234
12,900
# Students in 10th Grade:
193
11,906
# Students in 11th Grade:
165
10,346
# Students in 12th Grade:
155
9,982
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,038 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,375. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,098 is less than the state median of $18,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$2,610 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,038
$20,375
Spending / Student
$13,098
$18,450
Best Laurel School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Laurel Early Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wilson Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Grades: PK-K
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Laurel Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1133 S Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Grades: 7-8
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Laurel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Grades: 1-6
| 1,124 students
Rank: #44.
Laurel Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1133 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6120
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6120
Grades: 9-12
| 747 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laurel School District?
Laurel School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,598 students.
What is the rank of Laurel School District?
Laurel School District is ranked #25 out of 42 school districts in Delaware (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Delaware school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel School District?
43% of Laurel School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laurel School District?
Laurel School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What is Laurel School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,098 is less than the state median of $18,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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