B+
Above Average
82/100

Seaford Central Elementary School

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1 Delaware Place, Seaford, DE 19973
Overall
B+
82/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.1 grade levels above the U.S. average · 80th percentile in Delaware
Growth
B
Students gain 1.06 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 55th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Delaware schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

82
Repit Score
out of 100
448
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%80/1000.1 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%55/100Students gain 1.06 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.94 in 2009–19; 59th percentile in Delaware (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 39% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Delaware schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +45 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Delaware. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency60% (+12 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency63% (+24 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Delaware state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%72%reading +5 pts, math +8 pts76th percentile (list)
Black52%52%reading +15 pts, math +22 pts91st percentile (list)
Hispanic47%52%reading +4 pts, math +13 pts69th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%50%reading -9 pts, math -5 pts38th percentile (list)
Low-income47%57%reading +9 pts, math +23 pts87th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1 Delaware Place
City Seaford
ZIP Code 19973
District 1001530
NCES School ID 100153000155
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19973

Understanding the community around Seaford Central Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,849
Per Capita Income $32,295
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%
High School or Higher 86.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $241,100
Median Rent $1,044
Owner-Occupied 74.5%
Renter-Occupied 25.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Seaford Central Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 40.2%
White 30.4%
Hispanic/Latino 20.3%
Two or More Races 7.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 448
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Seaford Central Elementary School?
Seaford Central Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 82 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Seaford Central Elementary School?
Seaford Central Elementary School has 448 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does Seaford Central Elementary School serve?
Seaford Central Elementary School serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Seaford Central Elementary School receive per student?
Seaford Central Elementary School receives $18,856 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Seaford Central Elementary School in 19973 ▼
Avg Home Value
$319,695
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,134
1-Year Change
+6.2%
% Renters
25.5%

Other Schools in 19973

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026