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Best Schools in 19809, DE
19809, DE has 14 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,863 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 19809 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 19809, DE
The top high schools in 19809, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Pleasant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandywine School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1107 Students
2. Penn (william) High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2239 Students
Best Middle Schools in 19809, DE
The top middle schools in 19809, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandywine School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
2. Springer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandywine School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 797 Students
3. Talley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandywine School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 841 Students
4. Mccullough (calvin R. ) Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 19809, DE
The top elementary schools in 19809, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandywine School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 351 Students
2. Mount Pleasant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandywine School District • Public • Grades KG - 12 • 704 Students
3. Carrcroft Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandywine School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students
4. Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandywine School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 337 Students
5. New Castle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
6. Maple Lane Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandywine School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 363 Students
7. Stubbs Early Education Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 190 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 19809, DE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
19809, DE has a total population of 15,243 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 19809, 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 19809, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 19809, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 19809, 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 19809, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 19809, DE
How many schools are in 19809, DE?
19809, DE has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,863 students in total.
How do schools in 19809 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 19809 score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 19809 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 19809?
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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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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