Best Schools in Elsmere, DE
Elsmere, DE has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,542 students. On average they score 15% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in Elsmere meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elsmere, DE
The top high schools in Elsmere, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mckean (thomas) High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students
2. Glasgow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 895 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elsmere, DE
The top middle schools in Elsmere, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dupont (h.b.) Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 754 Students
2. Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 492 Students
3. Stanton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elsmere, DE
The top elementary schools in Elsmere, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Baltz (austin D.) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 528 Students
2. Richardson Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students
3. The Bayard School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 508 Students
4. Stubbs Early Education Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 190 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elsmere, DE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elsmere, DE has a total population of 7,168 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elsmere, 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 Elsmere, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elsmere, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elsmere, 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 Elsmere, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elsmere, DE
How many schools are in Elsmere, DE?
Elsmere, DE has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,542 students in total.
How do schools in Elsmere perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Elsmere score 15% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Elsmere meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elsmere?
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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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations