Seaford Middle School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 77% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Writing
Data not available for this school (2009)
 62% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Writing was n/a in 2009.

Math
 74% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Grade 7

Reading
 79% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Writing
Data not available for this school (2009)
 52% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Writing was n/a in 2009.

Math
 58% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Grade 8

Reading
 76% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Social Studies
 49% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 43% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 55% in 2009.

Science
 53% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 59% in 2009.

Writing
 67% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 78% in 2009.

Math
 57% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

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.
• Only the scores for reading and math in grades 2 through 10, writing in grades 3 though 10, and science in grades 8 and 11 are displayed 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.

Testing in Delaware: An Overview

See Delaware's state standards  

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

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.
• Only the scores for reading and math in grades 2 through 10, writing in grades 3 though 10, and science in grades 8 and 11 are displayed 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 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.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Delaware: An Overview