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Delmar School District

Delaware · Public School District
3
Schools
1,427
Students
$12,331
Per-Pupil Spend
-14% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Delmar School District is a public school district in Delaware serving 1,427 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,331 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (3)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Delmar Middle School05–08757
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Delmar High School09–12670
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Delmar Middle Level ILCUG–UG0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,331-14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
19%
State
68.3%
Local (property tax)
18.9%
Federal
12.8%

State funding accounts for 68% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
1,427
Students
—
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateDelaware →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Delmar School District?
Delmar School District has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,427 students.
What is the graduation rate for Delmar School District?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Delmar School District spend per student?
Delmar School District spends $12,331 per pupil — 14% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Delmar School District?
No, Delmar School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Delmar School District serve?
Delmar School District serves grades 5 through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Delmar School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Delmar School District is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.