Best Schools in 19953, DE
19953, DE has 13 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 10,863 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 19953 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 19953, DE
The top high schools in 19953, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caesar Rodney High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2257 Students
2. Smyrna High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students
3. Dover High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capital School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1771 Students
Best Middle Schools in 19953, DE
The top middle schools in 19953, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clayton Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 517 Students
2. Fred Fifer Iii Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
3. Smyrna Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1027 Students
4. William Henry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capital School District • Public • Grades 5 • 857 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 19953, DE
The top elementary schools in 19953, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. W. B. Simpson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 571 Students
2. Sunnyside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyrna School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 538 Students
3. Hartly Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capital School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 246 Students
4. West Center School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Center School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 36 Students
5. Shady Lane School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shady Lane School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 34 Students
6. J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades KG • 523 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 19953, DE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
19953, DE has a total population of 4,503 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 6% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 19953, 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 19953, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 19953, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 19953, 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 19953, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 19953, DE
How many schools are in 19953, DE?
19953, DE has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 10,863 students in total.
How do schools in 19953 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 19953 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 19953 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 19953?
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: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations