Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 394 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19%
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What schools are Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy often compared to?
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Warner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% DE state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% DE state average).
How many students attend Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy?
394 students attend Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy?
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy offer ?
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 394 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19%
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
