Best Schools in 19701, DE
19701, DE has 26 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 19,996 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 19701 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 19701, DE
The top high schools in 19701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Christiana High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1256 Students
2. Appoquinimink High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1484 Students
3. Middletown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1355 Students
4. Penn (william) High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2239 Students
5. Glasgow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 895 Students
Best Middle Schools in 19701, DE
The top middle schools in 19701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waters (alfred G.) Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 911 Students
2. Meredith (everett) Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 810 Students
3. Shue-medill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
4. Gauger-cobbs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students
5. Bedford (gunning) Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students
6. Kirk (george V.) Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 19701, DE
The top elementary schools in 19701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Loss (olive B.) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 576 Students
2. Jones (albert H.) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 301 Students
3. Lorewood Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 763 Students
4. Keene (william B.) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 474 Students
5. Wilbur (kathleen H.) Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1044 Students
6. Leasure (may B.) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 335 Students
7. Oberle (william) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 543 Students
8. Brader (henry M.) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 323 Students
9. Southern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 737 Students
10. Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades KG • 251 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 19701, DE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
19701, DE has a total population of 42,778 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 19701, 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 19701, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 19701, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 19701, 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 19701, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 19701, DE
How many schools are in 19701, DE?
19701, DE has 26 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 19,996 students in total.
How do schools in 19701 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 19701 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 19701 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 19701?
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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