Frederick Douglass Elementary School vs. Seaford Central Elementary School
Should you attend Frederick Douglass Elementary School or Seaford Central Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Frederick Douglass Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Seaford Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 456 students in grades 3-5, Frederick Douglass Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 473 students in grades 3-5, Seaford Central Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
3-5
3-5
Total Students
456 students
473 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#51 out of 199 schools in DE
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#42 out of 199 schools in DE
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
42
Grade 3 Students
143
161
Grade 4 Students
163
126
Grade 5 Students
150
144
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
36%
22%
% Black
27%
39%
% White
27%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%