Sussex Academy

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 21150 Airport Road
       Georgetown, DE  19947


(302) 856-3636

District: Sussex Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
8th of 105 Delaware Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,274 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  1,118

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.6%
Hispanic:
15.2%
African American:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.6% Help


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Compare Details Sussex Academy ranks better than 92.4% of elementary schools in Delaware. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.79. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sussex Academy ranks better than 94.5% of middle schools in Delaware. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.24. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sussex Academy ranks better than 97.4% of high schools in Delaware. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.6%), Hispanic (15.2%), African American (4.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sussex Academy is 18.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sussex Academy is $11,274.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Sussex Academy 8th of 105 Delaware public elementary schools. (See Sussex Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sussex Academy 3rd of 55 Delaware public middle schools. (See Sussex Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sussex Academy 1st of 39 Delaware public high schools. (See Sussex Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sussex Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sussex Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 92.98 5th 95 94.7%
2022 93.71 6th 104 94.2%
2023 90.79 8th 103 92.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sussex Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.13 5th 67 92.5%
2022 93.25 4th 90 95.6%
2023 90.64 6th 89 93.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sussex Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.43 6th 67 91.0%
2022 81.92 10th 90 88.9%
2023 85.83 11th 89 87.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sussex Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.91 6th 65 90.8%
2022 90.20 1st 75 98.7%
2023 86.00 6th 70 91.4%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sussex Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 97.19 2nd 49 95.9%
2019 97.57 2nd 52 96.2%
2021 97.39 3rd 47 93.6%
2022 97.46 3rd 51 94.1%
2023 96.24 3rd 53 94.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sussex Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.15 3rd 38 92.1%
2022 96.24 3rd 50 94.0%
2023 96.10 3rd 50 94.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sussex Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.79 3rd 38 92.1%
2022 97.22 3rd 50 94.0%
2023 94.92 3rd 50 94.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Sussex Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 90.82 3rd 37 91.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Sussex Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.09 2nd 43 95.3%
2021 97.64 2nd 41 95.1%
2022 96.64 2nd 45 95.6%
2023 95.28 3rd 44 93.2%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Sussex Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.76 3rd 40 92.5%
2021 97.64 2nd 39 94.9%
2022 97.51 1st 39 97.4%
2023 97.75 1st 39 97.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Sussex Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.46 3rd 41 92.7%
2021 97.86 2nd 36 94.4%
2022 95.55 2nd 37 94.6%
2023 96.49 2nd 38 94.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Sussex Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.42 3rd 41 92.7%
2021 94.73 2nd 36 94.4%
2022 97.95 1st 37 97.3%
2023 96.85 1st 38 97.4%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Sussex Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.43 2nd 24 91.7%
2022 97.51 1st 22 95.5%
2023 94.98 1st 27 96.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Sussex Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.53 2nd 36 94.4%
2021 95.66 2nd 34 94.1%
2022 96.57 1st 33 97.0%
2023 96.75 1st 34 97.1%
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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 Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 205 10 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 227
2002 281 9 5 11 4 n/a n/a 0 310
2003 281 9 5 11 4 n/a n/a 0 310
2004 278 13 5 6 5 n/a n/a 0 307
2005 277 16 8 11 5 n/a n/a 0 317
2006 285 16 6 11 4 n/a n/a 0 322
2007 282 13 11 15 2 n/a n/a 0 323
2008 291 8 10 13 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2009 289 9 16 9 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2010 294 10 13 6 1 n/a n/a 0 324
2011 292 12 8 3 7 1 6 0 329
2012 295 7 10 8 7 1 7 0 335
2013 295 6 9 16 4 1 9 0 340
2014 335 12 15 30 8 1 11 0 412
2015 361 16 20 43 7 2 14 0 463
2016 384 29 16 37 7 2 16 0 491
2017 519 27 27 88 6 3 22 0 692
2018 542 37 38 109 6 4 23 0 759
2019 555 38 41 119 9 3 30 0 795
2020 603 36 45 124 14 2 34 0 858
2021 840 47 53 143 17 2 24 0 1126
2022 821 37 47 156 17 2 40 0 1120
2023 801 46 39 170 17 3 42 0 1118

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 Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 227 11.4 19.9 11
2002 310 18.4 16.8 9.7
2003 310 18.4 16.8 9.7
2004 307 17.5 17.5 12.1
2005 317 18.5 17.1 13.2
2006 322 15.0 21.5 13.7
2007 323 17.0 19.0 10.8
2008 323 17.0 19.0 10.8
2009 323 17.0 19.0 7.4
2010 324 17.0 19.0 10.2
2011 329 16.0 20.5 11.6
2012 335 15.0 22.3 14.9
2013 340 46.0 7.3 17.6
2014 412 46.0 8.9 11.2
2015 463 57.0 8.1 8.4
2016 491 31.0 15.8 12.6
2017 692 35.0 19.7 n/a
2018 759 37.0 20.5 n/a
2019 795 38.0 20.9 n/a
2020 858 41.0 20.9 n/a
2021 1126 62.0 18.1 n/a
2022 1120 62.0 18.0 n/a
2023 1118 61.0 18.3 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 Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 227 11.4 19.9 11
2002 310 18.4 16.8 9.7
2003 310 18.4 16.8 9.7
2004 307 17.5 17.5 12.1
2005 317 18.5 17.1 13.2
2006 322 15.0 21.5 13.7
2007 323 17.0 19.0 10.8
2008 323 17.0 19.0 10.8
2009 323 17.0 19.0 7.4
2010 324 17.0 19.0 10.2
2011 329 16.0 20.5 11.6
2012 335 15.0 22.3 14.9
2013 340 46.0 7.3 17.6
2014 412 46.0 8.9 11.2
2015 463 57.0 8.1 8.4
2016 491 31.0 15.8 12.6
2017 692 35.0 19.7 n/a
2018 759 37.0 20.5 n/a
2019 795 38.0 20.9 n/a
2020 858 41.0 20.9 n/a
2021 1126 62.0 18.1 n/a
2022 1120 62.0 18.0 n/a
2023 1118 61.0 18.3 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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sussex Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $245 (2.2%) $10,926 (96.9%) $11,274

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sussex Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2nd of 52 Middle schoolsRanks 3rd of 53 Middle schools
 1.8%
Ranks 3rd of 40 High schoolsRanks 1st of 39 High schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sussex Academy)91.768.6
 23.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)51.935
 16.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sussex Academy)81.750
 31.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)37.626.5
 11.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sussex Academy)94.583.9
 10.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)54.642.6
 12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sussex Academy)7855.4
 22.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)4128.9
 12.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sussex Academy)88.561.6
 26.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)3824.3
 13.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sussex Academy)88.979.1
 9.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)48.544.2
 4.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sussex Academy)61.654.6
 7.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)28.322.9
 5.4%
11th Grade Essay (Sussex Academy)78.863.6
 15.2%
   11th Grade Essay (Delaware)42.941.5
 1.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students7951118
 40.6%
African American3846
 21.1%
American Indian917
 88.9%
Asian4139
 4.9%
Hispanic119170
 42.9%
Pacific Islander33
White555801
 44.3%
Two or More Races3042
 40%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sussex Academy

Yes. Sussex Academy ranks in the top 7.6% of Delaware alternative schools.

Students at Sussex Academy are 72% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,118 students attended Sussex Academy.


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