Summary:
The 19973 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Seaford School District. While the district is ranked 15 out of 32 in Delaware and has a 3-star rating, the schools within the area show a wide range of academic performance and student outcomes.
Seaford Central Elementary School and Frederick Douglass Elementary School stand out as the top-performing schools, ranking 31st and 33rd out of 106 Delaware elementary schools respectively, with 4-star ratings and test scores above the district and state averages. In contrast, Sussex Montessori School, a public charter elementary school, has the lowest statewide ranking at 82nd and significantly lower test scores than the district and state.
Across the schools, there are concerns about chronic absenteeism, particularly at Seaford Senior High School, where the rate is 37.8%, and low graduation rates at the high school level. The racial and ethnic diversity of the student populations also raises questions about equity and access to quality education for all students. While the stronger performance of the elementary schools suggests the importance of building a solid academic foundation, the low-performing schools may require targeted interventions and support to address their specific challenges and improve student outcomes.
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