Best Schools in Bear, DE
Bear, DE has a total of 24 schools including 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 17,108 students attend Bear, DE schools. On average, schools in Bear score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Bear underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Bear, DE
Bear, DE has 9 high schools with 8,308 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Bear score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Bear meet expectations.
1. Appoquinimink High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1484 Students
2. Christiana High School
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Christina School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1256 Students
3. Penn (william) High School
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Colonial School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2239 Students
4. Glasgow High School
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Christina School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 895 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bear, DE
Bear, DE has 5 middle schools with 4,176 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Bear score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Bear underperform expectations.
1. Waters (alfred G.) Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 911 Students
2. Bedford (gunning) Middle School
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Colonial School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students
3. Shue-medill Middle School
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Christina School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
4. Kirk (george V.) Middle School
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Christina School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
5. Gauger-cobbs Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Christina School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bear, DE
Bear, DE has 10 elementary schools with 4,624 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Bear score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Bear don't meet expectations.
1. Loss (olive B.) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 576 Students
2. Cedar Lane Elementary School
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Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 600 Students
3. Wilbur (kathleen H.) Elementary
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Colonial School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1044 Students
4. Jones (albert H.) Elementary School
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Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 301 Students
5. Brader (henry M.) Elementary School
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Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 323 Students
6. Keene (william B.) Elementary School
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Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 474 Students
7. Leasure (may B.) Elementary School
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Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 335 Students
8. Oberle (william) Elementary School
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Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 543 Students
9. Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center
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Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades KG • 251 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bear, DE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bear, DE has a total population of 43,579 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bear, 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 Bear, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bear, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bear, DE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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