Ferris School For Boys ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Delaware state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 54%).
School Overview
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Department Of Services For Children Youth & Their Families School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% DE state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% DE state average).
What school district is Ferris School For Boys part of?
Ferris School For Boys is part of Department Of Services For Children Youth & Their Families School District.
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