Moore (John Bassett) School

20 West Frazier Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 724 students in grades 4-6, Moore (John Bassett) School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 724 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in DE
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Moore (John Bassett) School's student population of 724 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
724 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Moore (John Bassett) School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moore (John Bassett) School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
#142 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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19%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Moore (John Bassett) School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Moore (John Bassett) School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Moore (John Bassett) School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
9%
19%
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Black
38%
31%
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White
47%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Moore (John Bassett) School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Moore (John Bassett) School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moore (John Bassett) School's ranking?
Moore (John Bassett) School is ranked #142 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Moore (John Bassett) School often compared to?
Moore (John Bassett) Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clayton Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Moore (John Bassett) School?
724 students attend Moore (John Bassett) School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Moore (John Bassett) School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moore (John Bassett) School?
Moore (John Bassett) School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Moore (John Bassett) School offer ?
Moore (John Bassett) School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Moore (John Bassett) School part of?
Moore (John Bassett) School is part of Smyrna School District.

School Calendar

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Date
School Closed - Professional Learning
November 04, 2024 (Monday)
Schools/Offices Closed: Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
School Closed - Professional Learning, Paras Off
December 06, 2024 (Friday)
School Closed - Professional Learning, Paras Off
January 03, 2025 (Friday)
School Closed - Professional Learning
January 29, 2025 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 724 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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