B+
Above Average
84/100

Southern Delaware School of the Arts

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 27 Hosier Street, Selbyville, DE 19975
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 86th percentile in Delaware
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.96 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 50th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Delaware for achievement

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

84
Repit Score
out of 100
419
Students
enrolled
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%86/1000.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%50/100Students gain 0.96 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.09 in 2009–19; 41st percentile in Delaware (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 10% 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 +6 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 proficiency84% (+36 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency73% (+34 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
White82%72%reading +18 pts, math +21 pts98th percentile (list)
Hispanic75%75%reading +34 pts, math +47 pts100th percentile (list)
Low-income75%55%reading +41 pts, math +33 pts100th 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 27 Hosier Street
City Selbyville
ZIP Code 19975
District 1000680
NCES School ID 100068000075
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19975

Understanding the community around Southern Delaware School of the Arts helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,538
Per Capita Income $52,597
Poverty Rate 3.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 40.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.3%
High School or Higher 93.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $394,000
Median Rent $1,452
Owner-Occupied 88.2%
Renter-Occupied 11.8%
View full data for ZIP 19975 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Southern Delaware School of the Arts.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 40.8%
Female 59.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 77.6%
Hispanic/Latino 13.8%
Two or More Races 5.5%
Black 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 419
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Southern Delaware School of the Arts?
Southern Delaware School of the Arts has a Repit School Score of 84 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 Southern Delaware School of the Arts?
Southern Delaware School of the Arts has 419 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does Southern Delaware School of the Arts serve?
Southern Delaware School of the Arts serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Southern Delaware School of the Arts receive per student?
Southern Delaware School of the Arts receives $21,100 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Southern Delaware School of the Arts in 19975 ▼
Avg Home Value
$548,868
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,404
1-Year Change
+3.1%
% Renters
11.8%

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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