Smyrna School District

Smyrna School District is a rural district in Kent County, Delaware, serving 6,067 students across 8 schools organized as 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high school. The district experienced modest enrollment growth of 0.6% in the prior year, suggesting relative stability. With 385 teachers on staff, the student-teacher ratio stands at 15.8:1.

Academic performance indicators show results above state averages. Math proficiency reached 33.3% compared to the state average of 30.5%, while reading proficiency measured 42.5% against the state average of 39.5%. The graduation rate of 93.4% notably exceeds the state average of 88.3%.

The student population includes notable subgroups: 24.4% identified as economically disadvantaged, 4.3% are English learners, and 21.2% receive special education services. Per-pupil spending of $8,405 slightly exceeds the state average of $8,195, with a total budget of $91.0 million. Revenue sources show dependence on state funding at 75.7%, supplemented by local revenue at 16.7% and federal sources at 7.6%.

The district operates with above-average academic outcomes relative to state benchmarks and maintains a graduation rate substantially higher than the state average, despite serving a significant proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and those requiring special education support.