Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sussex Montessori 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sussex Montessori School's student population of 403 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sussex Montessori 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 Sussex Montessori School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#149 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
24%
31%
White
56%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sussex Montessori School's ranking?
Sussex Montessori School is ranked #149 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Sussex Montessori School often compared to?
Sussex Montessori Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Long Neck Elementary School, Georgetown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Sussex Montessori School?
403 students attend Sussex Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sussex Montessori School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sussex Montessori School?
Sussex Montessori School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sussex Montessori School offer ?
Sussex Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sussex Montessori School part of?
Sussex Montessori School is part of Sussex Montessori School District.
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