Best High Schools in 19963, DE

High schools
3
Students
3,962
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 19963, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cape Henlopen High School

A

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1813 Students

2. Lake Forest High School

C+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lake Forest School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students

3. Milford Senior High School

D+

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Milford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1279 Students

Best Middle Schools in 19963, DE

Middle schools
4
Students
3,215
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 19963, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Magnolia Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 518 Students

2. Mariner Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students

3. Chipman (w.t.) Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lake Forest School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 965 Students

4. Milford Central Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Milford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1068 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 19963, DE

Elementary schools
10
Students
5,126
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 19963, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lewes Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 582 Students

2. H. O. Brittingham Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 484 Students

3. David E. Robinson Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 522 Students

4. Lake Forest Central Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lake Forest School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 570 Students

5. Lake Forest East Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lake Forest School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 322 Students

6. Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Milford School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 668 Students

7. Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Milford School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 484 Students

8. Mispillion Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Milford School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 561 Students

9. J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades KG • 523 Students

10. Morris (evelyn I.) Early Childhood

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Milford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 410 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 19963, DE

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

19963, DE has a total population of 20,842 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 19963, DE

12,411

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 19963, DE.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

18.11 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.63 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

14.48 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 19963, DE.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 19963, DE.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,667 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 19963, DE Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 19963, DE

How many schools are in 19963, DE?

19963, DE has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 12,411 students in total.

How do schools in 19963 perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in 19963 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 19963 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 19963?

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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