Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Southern Delaware School Of The Arts ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Delaware School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Southern Delaware School Of The Arts's student population of 419 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 31, 2025
School Rankings
Southern Delaware School Of The Arts ranks within the top 10% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Delaware School Of The Arts is 0.37, 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
#19 out of 199 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
1%
31%
White
78%
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
19%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
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 Southern Delaware School Of The Arts's ranking?
Southern Delaware School Of The Arts is ranked #19 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Southern Delaware School Of The Arts often compared to?
Southern Delaware School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Sussex Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Southern Delaware School Of The Arts?
419 students attend Southern Delaware School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Southern Delaware School Of The Arts students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Delaware School Of The Arts?
Southern Delaware School Of The Arts has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southern Delaware School Of The Arts offer ?
Southern Delaware School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Delaware School Of The Arts part of?
Southern Delaware School Of The Arts is part of Indian River School District.
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