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Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy (Closed 2023)

610 East 17th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
Moyer (Maurice J.) 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 52%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (14-15)
208 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (DE)
(14-15)
≤5%
39%
(14-15)
6-9%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(14-15)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(14-15)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(14-15)
6%
15%
Black
(14-15)
90%
31%
White
(14-15)
4%
47%
Hawaiian
(14-15)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)
n/a
3%
n/a
(15-16)
<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
98%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% DE state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy?
The graduation rate of Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 85%.
How many students attend Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy?
208 students attend Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy offer ?
Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy part of?
Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy is part of Moyer (Maurice J.) Academy School District.

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