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Best Schools in 19709, DE
19709, DE has 25 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 19,083 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 19709 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 19709, DE
The top high schools in 19709, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Appoquinimink High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1484 Students
2. Middletown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1355 Students
3. St. Georges Technical High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Castle County Vocational-technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1153 Students
4. Penn (william) High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2239 Students
Best Middle Schools in 19709, DE
The top middle schools in 19709, 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. Cantwells Bridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 805 Students
3. Meredith (everett) Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 810 Students
4. Redding (louis L.) Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 618 Students
5. Bedford (gunning) Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 19709, DE
The top elementary schools in 19709, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedar Lane Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 600 Students
2. Loss (olive B.) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 576 Students
3. Old State Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 763 Students
4. Lorewood Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 763 Students
5. Silver Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 602 Students
6. Bunker Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 655 Students
7. Brick Mill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 451 Students
8. Southern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 737 Students
9. Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades KG • 251 Students
10. St Annes Episcopal School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Annes Episcopal School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 263 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 19709, DE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
19709, DE has a total population of 49,329 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 19709, 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 19709, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 19709, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 19709, 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 19709, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 19709, DE
How many schools are in 19709, DE?
19709, DE has 25 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 19,083 students in total.
How do schools in 19709 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 19709 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 19709 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 19709?
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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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations