Seaford School District

Seaford School District is a suburban school system in Sussex County, Delaware, serving 3,410 students across 7 schools comprising 4 elementary buildings, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district experienced a 5.8% enrollment increase in the prior year, suggesting population growth in its service area. With 226 teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1, staffing levels align closely with state norms.

Academic performance presents a mixed profile. Math proficiency at 34.6% exceeds the state average of 30.5% by 4.1 percentage points, while reading proficiency of 40.4% similarly surpasses the state average of 39.5%. However, the graduation rate of 74.0% falls substantially below Delaware's 88.3% state average, representing a 14.3 percentage point gap.

The district serves a student population with notable demographic characteristics: 40.8% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, 29.1% are English learners, and 19.1% receive special education services. These figures indicate a diverse student body with substantial support needs.

Financially, Seaford operates with per-pupil spending of $8,550, exceeding the state average of $8,195 by $355. The $55.9 million total budget relies primarily on state funding at 68.4%, supplemented by local revenue at 19.0% and federal funding at 12.6%, reflecting a typical Delaware funding structure that emphasizes state contributions.