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Delmar Middle School vs. Sussex Academy

Should you attend Delmar Middle School 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
Delmar Middle School
200 North Eighth Street
Delmar, DE 19940
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Sussex Academy
21150 Airport Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Sussex Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 737 students in grades 5-8, Delmar Middle 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 26% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Serving 1,158 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 21:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
5-8
K-12
Total Students
737 students
1,158 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Delmar Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sussex Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Delmar Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sussex Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Delmar Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sussex Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Delmar Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Delmar School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sussex Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sussex Academy School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#102 out of 201 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
#5 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Delmar Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sussex Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in DE)
57%
(Top 10% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Delmar Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Delmar School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sussex Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sussex Academy School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in DE)
78%
(Top 1% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Delmar Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Delmar School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sussex Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sussex Academy School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
18%
(Top 50% in DE)
56%
(Top 5% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Delmar Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Delmar School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sussex Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sussex Academy School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥95%
(Top 20% in DE)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sussex Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Sussex Academy School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Delmar Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sussex Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
5
-
Kindergarten Students
-
43
Grade 1 Students
-
44
Grade 2 Students
-
44
Grade 3 Students
-
45
Grade 4 Students
-
45
Grade 5 Students
171
45
Grade 6 Students
192
127
Grade 7 Students
181
130
Grade 8 Students
188
140
Grade 9 Students
-
137
Grade 10 Students
-
126
Grade 11 Students
-
114
Grade 12 Students
-
118

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Delmar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Delmar School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sussex Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sussex Academy School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Delmar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Delmar School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sussex Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sussex Academy School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
19%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Delmar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Delmar School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sussex Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sussex Academy School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
57%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Delmar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Delmar School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sussex Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sussex Academy School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Delmar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Delmar School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sussex Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sussex Academy School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Delmar Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Delmar School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sussex Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sussex Academy School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Delmar Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Delmar School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sussex Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sussex Academy School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(12-13 School Year Data)
2%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Delmar Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Delmar School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sussex Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sussex Academy School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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