About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | Seaford
Blades Elementary School is located in Blades, DE and is one of 5 elementary schools in Seaford School District. It is a public school that serves 575 students in grades PK-5.
Blades Elementary School made AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Delaware in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Blades Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Blades Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Blades Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Blades Elementary School made AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Delaware in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Blades Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Blades Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Blades Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
Nearby Cities
900 South Arch St, Blades, DE 19973
(302) 628-4416
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Child Craft Company 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Seaford Christian Academy 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Destiny Christian School 1.5 miles | n/a | |
| Seaford Central Elementary School 1.5 miles |  |
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| Sussex Orthopedic Program 1.5 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 575
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Blades Elementary School had 76% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Delaware had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
44%
Hispanic
25%
Black
24%
Two or More Races
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Seaford District Spending
$11,524Per Pupil
The Seaford spends $11,524 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 63% on instruction, 32% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Seaford District
19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Blades Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the DSTP
What is it?
The Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading and math grades 2 through 10, in grades 3 through 10 in writing, and in grades 4, 6, 8, and 11 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students in grades 3-11 are scored at five levels: distinguished, exceeds the standard, meets the standard, below the standard and well below the standard. The goal is for students to score at or above meet or exceed the standard level.
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4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Delaware, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2009 Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) Results for all subjects tested.
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