Best Schools in Downs Chapel, DE
Downs Chapel, DE has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 7,238 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Downs Chapel exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downs Chapel, DE
The top high schools in Downs Chapel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smyrna High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students
2. Dover High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capital School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1771 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downs Chapel, DE
The top middle schools in Downs Chapel, 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. Smyrna Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1027 Students
3. William Henry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capital School District • Public • Grades 5 • 857 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downs Chapel, DE
The top elementary schools in Downs Chapel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sunnyside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyrna School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 538 Students
2. Clayton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyrna School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 475 Students
3. Hartly Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capital School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 246 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downs Chapel, DE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downs Chapel, DE has a total population of 915 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downs Chapel, 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 Downs Chapel, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downs Chapel, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downs Chapel, 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 Downs Chapel, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downs Chapel, DE
How many schools are in Downs Chapel, DE?
Downs Chapel, DE has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 7,238 students in total.
How do schools in Downs Chapel perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Downs Chapel score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Downs Chapel exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downs Chapel?
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: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations