Best Schools in 19702, DE
19702, DE has 29 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 16 elementary) serving 19,098 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 19702 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 19702, DE
The top high schools in 19702, 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. Newark High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1105 Students
4. Penn (william) High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2239 Students
5. Hodgson (paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Castle County Vocational-technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1061 Students
6. Glasgow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 895 Students
Best Middle Schools in 19702, DE
The top middle schools in 19702, 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. Shue-medill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
3. Gauger-cobbs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students
4. Kirk (george V.) Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
5. Read (george) Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 694 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 19702, DE
The top elementary schools in 19702, 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. West Park Place Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students
4. Keene (william B.) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 474 Students
5. Marshall (thurgood) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 556 Students
6. Mcvey (joseph M.) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students
7. Gallaher (robert S.) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students
8. Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 456 Students
9. Leasure (may B.) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 335 Students
10. Oberle (william) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 543 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 19702, DE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
19702, DE has a total population of 55,559 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 19702, 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 19702, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 19702, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 19702, 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 19702, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 19702, DE
How many schools are in 19702, DE?
19702, DE has 29 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 19,098 students in total.
How do schools in 19702 perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in 19702 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 19702 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 19702?
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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