Southern Delaware School Of The Arts vs. Sussex Academy
Should you attend Southern Delaware School Of The Arts or Sussex Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Southern Delaware School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Sussex Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 456 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Southern Delaware School Of The Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 1,118 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sussex Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
456 students
1,118 students
% Male | % Female
39% | 61%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#22 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#5 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
78%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
56%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
42
Grade 1 Students
44
42
Grade 2 Students
44
42
Grade 3 Students
48
44
Grade 4 Students
57
44
Grade 5 Students
54
44
Grade 6 Students
56
124
Grade 7 Students
57
134
Grade 8 Students
51
129
Grade 9 Students
-
121
Grade 10 Students
-
116
Grade 11 Students
-
115
Grade 12 Students
-
121
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
15%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
78%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
