Summary:
The 19947 zip code area is home to 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school, with the majority operated by the Indian River School District. While the schools show diversity in their student populations, there are stark differences in academic performance, with Sussex Academy standing out as a high-achieving public charter school, while other elementary and middle schools lag behind state averages.
At the top of the pack is Sussex Academy, a K-12 public charter school that boasts exceptional test scores, with 88% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 61.6% in math, far exceeding state averages. In contrast, North Georgetown Elementary and Georgetown Elementary struggle to meet state benchmarks. Sussex Technical High School also stands out, ranking 20th out of 39 Delaware high schools and performing well in science.
The data reveals significant disparities in resource allocation, with Ennis (Howard T.) School, an alternative school, spending over $108,000 per student compared to just $11,274 per student at Sussex Academy. These differences raise questions about equity and the need to ensure all students, regardless of their background, have access to a quality education.
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