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 404 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Southern Delaware School Of The Arts ranks in the top 10% 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 51% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Serving 1,182 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 31%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
404 students
1,182 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
59 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 199 schools in DE
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#8 out of 199 schools in DE
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
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
39
44
Grade 1 Students
44
44
Grade 2 Students
44
44
Grade 3 Students
49
44
Grade 4 Students
47
44
Grade 5 Students
45
48
Grade 6 Students
50
128
Grade 7 Students
50
130
Grade 8 Students
36
140
Grade 9 Students
-
149
Grade 10 Students
-
136
Grade 11 Students
-
121
Grade 12 Students
-
110
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
16%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
75%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%