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East Millsboro Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 730 students

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Posted July 27, 2005

I school choiced my son to this school in kindergarden and he has loved the school. The office staff formed my first impression of the school. They were wonderful. The secretaries were friendly and helpful. The teachers were kind, creative and talented at getting the children to learn. The extra activities were fun and informative. My son joined the excel class in 3rd grade and stayed with it through 5th. He then made the Odyssey of the Mind team for the district and the team came in second in the world. Without the support of the school, staff and parents, this wouldn't have been possible. Thanks to the school for a great six years and an awesome start to my son's learning experiences. Now he heads to SDSA for another 3 great years.
—Submitted by Beth, a parent


Posted May 31, 2005

I school choiced my daughter into this school in Kindergarten. She attended all the way through 5th grade. The academic programs are excellent. It was like getting a private school education for free.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 21, 2004

The faculty truely care about the students. Even for an elementary school, parent involvement is high. There is a special program in which outside citizens come into the school and help out the students. Every year the class size continues to grow, and two additions have been added in the last three years. Though the class size is bigger, the classroom size has stayed about the same with new hirings and the DSTP, or state testing, scores have continued to rise. The school also continues to try new programs including a new 'academic' class in each grade, which allows the more advanced children to learn at a faster level, and new science and social studies lesson plans. While this is an elementry school, there is a 3-5th grade choir, and a grade5 band. Art, music and com.lit. are all 'specials' or daily classes.
—Submitted by Katie Daisey, a parent


Posted August 26, 2003

Teachers in this school are so committed to their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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 88% in 2009.

129 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

117 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
>95%

2007

 
 
>95%
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 78% in 2009.

126 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

108 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
>95%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
93%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

104 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
87%
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 77% in 2009.

103 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

91 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
>95%

2008

 
 
>95%

2007

 
 
>95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

110 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
78%
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 77% in 2009.

113 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

100 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
>95%

2007

 
 
>95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

113 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
91%
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 Students95%
Female95%
Male94%
African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
White>95%
Low socioeconomic status90%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title I95%
Special ed80%
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English>95%
Not migrant95%

Reading

All Students91%
Female86%
Male>95%
African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Low socioeconomic status88%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Title I91%
Special edn/a
Regular ed90%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%
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 Students89%
Female86%
Male91%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Low socioeconomic status82%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title I89%
Special ed45%
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant89%

Reading

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White>95%
Low socioeconomic status94%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title I>95%
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English>95%
Not migrant>95%
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 Students93%
Female95%
Male92%
African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
White>95%
Low socioeconomic status90%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title I93%
Special edn/a
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant93%

Reading

All Students>95%
Female94%
Male>95%
African American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Low socioeconomic status92%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title I>95%
Special edn/a
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English>95%
Not migrant>95%
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 Students86%
Female85%
Male87%
African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
White93%
Low socioeconomic status81%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Title I86%
Special ed56%
Regular ed91%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

Reading

All Students90%
Female84%
Male95%
African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Low socioeconomic status88%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Title I90%
Special edn/a
Regular ed91%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

Writing

All Students77%
Female81%
Male73%
African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
White82%
Low socioeconomic status72%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Title I77%
Special ed44%
Regular ed82%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant77%
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

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 62% 52%
Black 21% 33%
Hispanic 15% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
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 53%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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29346 Iron Branch Rd
Millsboro, DE 19966
Phone: (302) 934-3222

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