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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 19968


Summary:

The 19968 zip code area in Delaware is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Milton Elementary School and H.O. Brittingham Elementary School) and 1 middle school (Mariner Middle School) - all part of the Cape Henlopen School District. The data reveals a mix of strong and weaker performing schools, with Mariner Middle School and Milton Elementary School standing out as the top performers in the area.

Mariner Middle School is the highest-ranked school, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 17th out of 54 Delaware middle schools. It boasts relatively high test scores, with 46.03% of 7th graders proficient or better in ELA and 45.76% of 8th graders proficient or better in Math. Additionally, Mariner Middle School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 20.4% compared to the elementary schools. Milton Elementary School also shines, ranking 29th out of 106 Delaware elementary schools with a 4-star rating. It demonstrates strong performance in ELA and Math, with 60% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and 58.76% of 4th graders proficient or better in Math.

While the schools in the 19968 zip code area have some standout performers, the data also reveals areas for improvement. All three schools share a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 20.4%, which may indicate broader issues within the district or community. Additionally, the schools have mixed performance on test scores, with Mariner Middle School lagging behind the district and state averages in some subjects. Further analysis of factors like student demographics, community resources, and district-level policies would be necessary to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the educational landscape in this region.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




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