Serving 155 students in grades 6-9, Delaware Academy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
155 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
1%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
96%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Delaware Academy Middle School?
155 students attend Delaware Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Delaware Academy Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delaware Academy Middle School?
Delaware Academy Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Delaware Academy Middle School offer ?
Delaware Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Delaware Academy Middle School part of?
Delaware Academy Middle School is part of Delaware Academy Central School District At Delhi.
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