Best High Schools in Kirkwood, DE

Kirkwood, DE has 2 high schools with 3,723 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 Kirkwood score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kirkwood meet expectations.

1. Appoquinimink High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1484 Students

2. Penn (william) High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Colonial School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2239 Students

Best Middle Schools in Kirkwood, DE

Kirkwood, DE has 2 middle schools with 1,847 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 Kirkwood score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kirkwood underperform expectations.

1. Waters (alfred G.) Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 911 Students

2. Bedford (gunning) Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Colonial School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Kirkwood, DE

Kirkwood, DE has 3 elementary schools with 1,028 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 Kirkwood score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kirkwood exceed expectations.

1. Cedar Lane Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 600 Students

2. Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades KG • 251 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Kirkwood, DE

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

Community Factors

Kirkwood, DE has a total population of 735 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Kirkwood, DE

6,598

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

44%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kirkwood, DE.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

11.64 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.28 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kirkwood, DE.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,048 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

97 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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