Serving 545 students in grades 1-8, The Bayard School 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 3% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 545 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in DE
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
The Bayard School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Bayard School is 0.53, 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.
The Bayard School is ranked #200 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are The Bayard School often compared to?
The Bayard Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Bancroft School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend The Bayard School?
545 students attend The Bayard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of The Bayard School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Bayard School?
The Bayard School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Bayard School offer ?
The Bayard School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is The Bayard School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 545 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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