Summary:
Middle Schools in zip code 19938 consist of a single school, Clayton Intermediate School, which serves grades 5 and 6 with 490 students in the Smyrna School District, a district ranked 7th out of 34 in Delaware with a 4-star rating.
For parents, the most important takeaway is that Clayton Intermediate School outperforms the state average in every subject and grade level tested. The school's biggest standout is Social Studies, where 5th graders achieved a 75.85% proficiency rate—14 percentage points above the state average. Mathematics is also a major strength, with 5th and 6th graders scoring 6.89 and 7.48 points above the state average, respectively. The 6th grade ELA cohort also shines, posting a 44.66% proficiency rate, which is 5.59 points above the state. The school also boasts a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.6%, compared to 12.1% for the district and 17.1% for the state, suggesting strong student engagement. The student-teacher ratio is 18.1:1, and spending per student is $10,973.
One interesting finding is the dramatic year-over-year improvement in 5th-grade math, which jumped from 31.75% to 41.77% proficiency—a 10-point gain. While the school excels broadly, Science is its lowest-scoring subject at 34.6% proficiency, though it still beats the state average. This could be an area for future focus. Overall, Clayton Intermediate School provides a consistently strong academic environment, with particularly notable achievements in math and social studies, and its low absenteeism rate is a positive indicator for parents seeking a school where students are consistently present and learning.
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