Summary:
The city of Millsboro, Delaware is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary to middle school grades, including 2 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The schools in this area demonstrate a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with East Millsboro Elementary School standing out as a consistent top performer in the region.
East Millsboro Elementary School has consistently ranked among the top 40-52 elementary schools in Delaware's Indian River School District over the past 3 years, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts relatively high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, particularly in the upper elementary grades. In contrast, Long Neck Elementary School excels in 3rd grade Mathematics, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages.
While the schools in Millsboro serve a diverse student population, they face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.3% at Long Neck Elementary School to 30.0% at Millsboro Middle School. Additionally, the schools' spending per student varies, with Millsboro Middle School having the highest at $14,048 and Long Neck Elementary School the lowest at $11,933 per student, which may contribute to the observed performance differences.
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