Summary:
The Smyrna School District in Delaware is home to three middle schools: Smyrna Middle School, Moore (John Bassett) School, and Clayton Intermediate School. These schools serve students in grades 4-8, providing a range of educational opportunities within the district.
Smyrna Middle School stands out with its strong performance in English Language Arts (ELA) for 7th and 8th grades, outpacing the district and state averages. However, the school struggles with math proficiency, with 7th and 8th grade rates well below the district and state. In contrast, Moore (John Bassett) School and Clayton Intermediate School excel in both ELA and math proficiency, particularly in the upper elementary grades.
Across all three schools, chronic absenteeism rates are a concern, with each school reporting a rate of 20.4%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, science proficiency is an area that needs improvement, as all three schools fall below the state average in this subject. Interestingly, the lower spending per student at Clayton Intermediate School does not seem to negatively impact its academic performance, suggesting that factors beyond just spending, such as instructional practices and school leadership, may play a significant role in driving student outcomes.
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