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Sussex Montessori School vs. Long Neck Elementary School

Should you attend Sussex Montessori School or Long Neck Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Sussex Montessori School
24970 Dairy Lane
Seaford, DE 19973
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Long Neck Elementary School
26064 School Lane
Millsboro, DE 19966
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sussex Montessori 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Serving 656 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Long Neck Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-5
Total Students
439 students
656 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sussex Montessori School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Long Neck Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sussex Montessori School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Long Neck Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sussex Montessori School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Long Neck Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sussex Montessori School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sussex Montessori School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Long Neck Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Indian River School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#151 out of 199 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
#75 out of 199 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sussex Montessori School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Long Neck Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in DE)
46%
(Top 30% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sussex Montessori School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sussex Montessori School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Long Neck Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Indian River School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sussex Montessori School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sussex Montessori School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Long Neck Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Indian River School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Long Neck Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Indian River School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sussex Montessori School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Long Neck Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
81
109
Grade 1 Students
67
112
Grade 2 Students
78
111
Grade 3 Students
67
117
Grade 4 Students
50
108
Grade 5 Students
59
99
Grade 6 Students
37
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sussex Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sussex Montessori School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Long Neck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Indian River School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sussex Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sussex Montessori School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Long Neck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Indian River School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
29%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sussex Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sussex Montessori School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Long Neck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Indian River School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
50%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sussex Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sussex Montessori School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Long Neck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Indian River School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sussex Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sussex Montessori School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Long Neck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Indian River School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sussex Montessori School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sussex Montessori School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Long Neck Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Indian River School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
65%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Long Neck Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Indian River School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
6%
(12-13 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Long Neck Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Indian River School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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