Best Schools in Mission, DE
Mission, DE has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 5,913 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Mission meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mission, DE
The top high schools in Mission, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indian River High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1088 Students
2. Sussex Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mission, DE
The top middle schools in Mission, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Selbyville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 719 Students
2. Millsboro Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 771 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mission, DE
The top elementary schools in Mission, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clayton (john M.) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 481 Students
2. East Millsboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 815 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mission, DE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mission, DE has a total population of 344 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mission, DE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mission, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mission, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mission, DE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Mission, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mission, DE
How many schools are in Mission, DE?
Mission, DE has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 5,913 students in total.
How do schools in Mission perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Mission score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Mission meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mission?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations