Sussex Montessori School

Summary:

Sussex Montessori School is a public charter elementary school serving 403 students in grades K-6 in Seaford, Delaware, a predominantly White and African American community. While the school aims to provide a Montessori-based education, it faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low academic performance, and equity issues among student subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools like North Georgetown Elementary, Georgetown Elementary, and Phillis Wheatley Elementary, which serve similar demographics, Sussex Montessori School consistently underperforms on academic measures. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 23.81%, compared to the state average of 39.45%, and its 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 15.87%, compared to the state average of 43.61%. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 33.8% is significantly higher than the rates at nearby schools, which range from 15.6% to 25.1%.

Further analysis reveals concerning equity challenges at Sussex Montessori School. The performance of different student subgroups varies significantly, with male students ranking 66th out of 97 Delaware elementary schools and female students ranking 83rd. The school's White students also ranked very low, at 69th out of 73 Delaware elementary schools. These disparities suggest that the school may be struggling to provide a high-quality education to all students, regardless of their gender or race. Addressing the root causes of these issues, such as chronic absenteeism and inequitable practices, should be a top priority for the school and the Seaford School District to ensure that all students at Sussex Montessori School have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

 24970 Dairy Lane
       Seaford, DE  19973


(302) 404-5367

District: Sussex Montessori School

SchoolDigger Rank:
82nd of 106 Delaware Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  21.2 Help
Number of students:  403

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.1%
African American:
23.8%
Hispanic:
10.7%
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Compare Details Sussex Montessori School ranks worse than 77.4% of elementary schools in Delaware. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.13. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Sussex Montessori School 82nd of 106 Delaware public elementary schools. (See Sussex Montessori School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sussex Montessori School 26th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sussex Montessori School

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Rank History for all students at Sussex Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.27 84th 104 19.2%
2023 13.98 92nd 103 10.7%
2024 22.13 82nd 106 22.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Sussex Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.59 88th 89 1.1%
2024 17.30 83rd 97 14.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Sussex Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.80 83rd 89 6.7%
2024 32.42 66th 97 32.0%
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Rank History for White students at Sussex Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 10.49 72nd 75 4.0%
2023 7.49 69th 70 1.4%
2024 14.12 69th 73 5.5%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Sussex Montessori School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 133 68 6 27 2 0 24 0 260
2022 187 84 8 35 2 0 25 0 341
2023 226 96 10 43 0 0 28 0 403

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sussex Montessori School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 260 11.0 23.6 n/a
2022 341 16.0 21.3 n/a
2023 403 19.0 21.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sussex Montessori School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 260 11.0 23.6 n/a
2022 341 16.0 21.3 n/a
2023 403 19.0 21.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.


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Sussex Montessori School ranks in the bottom 22.6% of Delaware elementary schools.

Students at Sussex Montessori School are 56% White, 24% African American, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 403 students attended Sussex Montessori School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

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