What are the most (and least) proficient elementary, middle schools in Delaware?

Jessica Bies | The News Journal

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Sussex Academy of Arts and Sciences and Newark Charter School top a list of the most proficient elementary and middle schools in the state, according to data released Wednesday.

The Delaware Department of Education has posted results from the 2018 Smarter Balanced Assessments.

They are given to students in grades three to eight, who are scored on how well they've mastered English language arts and math. Students are proficient — or performing at grade level — if they score a 3 or a 4.

Search: 2018 School Test Scores data

While the table below lists the percentage of students considered low-income, it does not specify how many students have disabilities. At Positive Outcomes Charter School, for example, 60 percent of students are in special education.

Here are the schools that performed the best (and worst) on this year's tests.

On mobile? Click here to see the rankings.

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