Serving 572 students in grades 1-5, Mispillion Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mispillion Elementary School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Mispillion Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mispillion Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#123 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
28%
31%
White
44%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mispillion Elementary School's ranking?
Mispillion Elementary School is ranked #123 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Mispillion Elementary School often compared to?
Mispillion Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School, Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Mispillion Elementary School?
572 students attend Mispillion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Mispillion Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mispillion Elementary School?
Mispillion Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mispillion Elementary School offer ?
Mispillion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mispillion Elementary School part of?
Mispillion Elementary School is part of Milford School District.
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