Best High Schools in 9th Ward, Wilmington, DE

High schools
4
Students
3,949
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
36%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 9th Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Brandywine High School

A-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brandywine School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 950 Students

2. Concord High School

A-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Brandywine School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1014 Students

3. Dickinson (john) School

C+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1058 Students

4. Mckean (thomas) High School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students

Best Middle Schools in 9th Ward, Wilmington, DE

Middle schools
3
Students
1,939
Avg actual
18%
Avg projected
24%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 9th Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Brandywine School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students

2. Skyline Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students

3. Stanton Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 9th Ward, Wilmington, DE

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,591
Avg actual
22%
Avg projected
21%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 9th Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Carrcroft Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Brandywine School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students

2. Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brandywine School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 337 Students

3. Warner Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 360 Students

4. Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 417 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 9th Ward, Wilmington, DE

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

Community Factors

9th Ward, Wilmington, DE has a total population of 3,152 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 9th Ward, Wilmington, DE

7,479

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 9th Ward, Wilmington, DE.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

26.12 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

7.89 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

18.23 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 9th Ward, Wilmington, DE.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 9th Ward, Wilmington, DE.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,927 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

76 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 9th Ward, Wilmington, DE Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 9th Ward, Wilmington, DE

How many schools are in 9th Ward, Wilmington, DE?

9th Ward, Wilmington, DE has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,479 students in total.

How do schools in 9th Ward perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in 9th Ward score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 9th Ward exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 9th Ward?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near 9th Ward, Wilmington, DE

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Baynard Village, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual: 13%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Brandywine Village, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Northwest Wilmington, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cool Springs, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Downtown, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Highlands, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual: 12%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Hilltop, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
The Flats, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual: 18%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Browntown, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Hedgeville, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual: 14%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations