Sussex Montessori School

Sussex Montessori School is the only public charter elementary school serving grades K-6 in Seaford, Delaware, with a total enrollment of 403 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 56.08% White, 23.82% African American, 10.67% Hispanic, 2.48% Asian, and 6.95% two or more races.

Academically, Sussex Montessori School is underperforming compared to the state averages in Delaware. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly below the statewide averages, with only 23.81% of 3rd graders and 36.36% of 6th graders proficient in ELA, and just 15.87% of 3rd graders and 17.86% of 5th graders proficient in Mathematics. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is also high at 33.8%, which could be a contributing factor to the low academic performance.

According to the SchoolDigger rankings, Sussex Montessori School has consistently ranked among the lower-performing elementary schools in Delaware, with a 1-star rating for the past three school years. The school's leadership and the local community may need to investigate the root causes of these issues and develop strategies to improve the school's overall performance and outcomes for its students.