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Delmar Senior High School

Public | 9-12 | 631 students

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Posted March 31, 2011

I would like to follow up to the review written yesterday. My son is a middle school student at DMSHS and we are VERY pleased with the school, the education he is receiving, the involvement of his teachers and the administration, and even the cafeteria. We appreciate the dress code and the zero tolerance policy for behavior. This makes my son's learning environment so much more conducive to learning. All questions posed to both teachers, counselors, and administrators have been answered quickly and concerns addressed promptly, if necessary. I have complete confidence in the level of security, education, and spirit of community that is present at Delmar. I have and will continue to speak highly of this school; we feel very blessed that our children will have an opportunity to learn and grow at such a great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2011

I have many complaints about this school. Teachers are constantly out and being replaced by substitutes that know nothing about the subject. The Principal and Vice Principal do not play a part in the school hardly at all. The cafeteria food is AWFUL. That's not even a joke. The hotdogs taste like rubber, cookies are always over or under cooked, the food is usually cold, the apples and bananas are always rotten, burgers are crunchy and soggy, and kids have noticed mold in wraps from the deli. The dress codes aren't cool, but they aren't that hard to get used to. Many teachers do not care about their students grades, and tend to give work before teaching the students the material. Overall, this is not a very good school anymore. They need to make serious changes, and fast.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 19, 2010

the staff and comunity involvment are amazing. like nothing i have ever seen.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 17, 2009

I attended Delmar throughout my middle and high school careers. I graduated in 2008 as the valedictorian. The education I received was exceptional. Even though it is a public school, I would hold up my educational career there against any private school graduate. The teachers are excellent and the school spirit is unmatched. Delmar should unquestionably be a top choice for any parent in the area.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 16, 2009

The best school with greatest caring teachers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

i grew up an went to delmar school..and now my daughter goes there...the school really strives to be good at enforcing positive learning an sports for the kids...im so glad my dAughter goes there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2008

Moving out of the school district and will miss it greatly! Retention rate for teachers good because most of them live in tbe community. Opportunities for both athletics and academics. Delmar often grabs high scores in state testing. Reciprocal program at local college so students can start college with real credits.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 10, 2008

Delmar is a great school! the best i've been to so far<3
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 13, 2008

I am a parent with three children attending Delmar Middle and Sr. High. I have mixed feelings about the school. We love tha athletic program and think the coaches are great but on the other hand we do not think the school is prepairing our children for college. The principles are ruining the Delmar atmosphere. Things were great at Delmar, So I don't understand why all the changes. Ever since this administration started all the changes the school has gone down hill. Teachers aren't happy and students aren't happy.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 7, 2006

As a former student currently in college, I think Delmar values sports and extracurricular activities over actual academic programs. Delmar is especially weak when it comes to maths and sciences. Teachers are average, there are one or two that stand out. Safety was never an issue when I was in Delmar. Leadership is somewhat weak.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted December 19, 2005

Delmar Rocks, I graduated from Delmar and left the area for the military, guess where I came back to. Delmar is right. All my kids will attend Delmar for these four reasons, A+ school, awesome athletics, great teachers and the best community.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted June 14, 2005

I, personaly, go to Delmar and I love it there! From what I have heard, it has one of the lowest crime rates for a school. I am in band, which is a joy. Although quite small, band is very fun for everybody in it. I feel very safe there and I love it!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 5, 2005

The school is great! sports are ok, teachers are good, but with more and more people coming to delmar the crime in the school is going up and students dont feel safe all the time, but its one of the best schools with learning, Grade system is tuff, but its what the students need to be the best they can!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 25, 2005

Delmar Middle and High Schools provide a quality education with programs for children with special needs to academically gifted. Safety and discipline issues are handled professionally. The teacher quality is superior and their scores are always high on state tests. Delmar Rocks! We moved here from New Jersey for the school system.
—Submitted by Deborah Breda, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2009.

178 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

169 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2008.

166 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

162 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

156 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

161 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
57%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2009.

139 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
76%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 46% in 2009.

139 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
62%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students65%
Female67%
Male63%
African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Low socioeconomic status51%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Title In/a
Special ed10%
Regular ed73%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant65%

Reading

All Students80%
Female84%
Male75%
African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Low socioeconomic status73%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed83%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant80%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students59%
Female58%
Male60%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Low socioeconomic status48%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Title In/a
Special ed6%
Regular ed65%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English59%
Not migrant59%

Reading

All Students78%
Female78%
Male78%
African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Low socioeconomic status67%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed83%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%

Writing

All Students87%
Female94%
Male77%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Low socioeconomic status80%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Title In/a
Special ed47%
Regular ed92%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Science

All Students68%
Female64%
Male74%
African American41%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Low socioeconomic status56%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed71%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant68%

Social Studies

All Students47%
Female42%
Male54%
African American18%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Low socioeconomic status42%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed49%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English47%
Not migrant47%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 77% 52%
Black 17% 33%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 3%
Hispanic 3% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 35%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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200 North Eighth St
Delmar, DE 19940
Phone: (302) 846-9544

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