Summary:
The Smyrna School District in Delaware is home to three middle schools that serve students in grades 4-8: Smyrna Middle School, Moore (John Bassett) School, and Clayton Intermediate School. These schools vary in size, student demographics, academic performance, and other key metrics, providing parents with a range of options to consider for their children's middle school education.
Smyrna Middle School, the largest in the district with over 1,000 students, has a diverse student population but underperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In contrast, the smaller Moore (John Bassett) School and Clayton Intermediate School outperform their peers in these academic areas. Additionally, Smyrna Middle School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the other two schools.
The differences in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios among the three middle schools may contribute to the observed performance disparities. Smyrna School District may want to further investigate these factors and implement strategies to ensure equitable resource allocation and support for all students, regardless of which middle school they attend.
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