Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ennis (Howard T.) 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ennis (Howard T.) School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ennis (Howard T.) School's student population of 316 students has grown by 135% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 31, 2025
School Rankings
Ennis (Howard T.) School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ennis (Howard T.) School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
36%
20%
Black
14%
31%
White
44%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ennis (Howard T.) School's ranking?
Ennis (Howard T.) School is ranked #193 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Ennis (Howard T.) School often compared to?
Ennis (Howard T.) Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sussex Consortium by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ennis (Howard T.) School?
The graduation rate of Ennis (Howard T.) School is 50%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Ennis (Howard T.) School?
316 students attend Ennis (Howard T.) School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ennis (Howard T.) School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ennis (Howard T.) School?
Ennis (Howard T.) School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ennis (Howard T.) School offer ?
Ennis (Howard T.) School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ennis (Howard T.) School part of?
Ennis (Howard T.) School is part of Indian River School District.
School Reviews
5 7/18/2008
Howard T. ENNIS is an excellent school.They have really helped my daughter.She has came along way sence she has been going to Ennis.They have excellent programs for the disabled.
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