Summary:
The Smyrna School District in Delaware is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with Sunnyside Elementary School standing out as the top performer in the district.
Sunnyside Elementary School is the clear standout, ranking 21st out of 106 Delaware elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in 3rd and 4th-grade English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates, and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the other schools. In contrast, North Smyrna Elementary School and Clayton Elementary School have more mixed academic results, with some grades and subjects performing above the district and state, while others fall below.
The data also reveals variations in student demographics and per-student spending across the Smyrna School District. While Sunnyside Elementary School has the most diverse student population, Clayton Elementary School has the highest percentage of White students. Additionally, North Smyrna Elementary School has the highest per-student spending, but this does not necessarily translate to the highest academic performance, highlighting the complex factors that contribute to student success beyond just funding.
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