Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sussex Consortium 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sussex Consortium ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Sussex Consortium's student population of 439 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Colors
Navy and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sussex Consortium ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sussex Consortium is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
11%
31%
White
68%
38%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sussex Consortium's ranking?
Sussex Consortium is ranked #185 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Sussex Consortium often compared to?
Sussex Consortiumis often viewed alongside schools like Ennis (Howard T.) School, John S. Charlton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sussex Consortium?
The graduation rate of Sussex Consortium is 50%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sussex Consortium?
439 students attend Sussex Consortium.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Sussex Consortium students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sussex Consortium?
Sussex Consortium has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sussex Consortium offer ?
Sussex Consortium offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sussex Consortium part of?
Sussex Consortium is part of Cape Henlopen School District.
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