Best Schools in New Castle, DE
New Castle, DE has a total of 26 schools including 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 15,624 students attend New Castle, DE schools. On average, schools in New Castle score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in New Castle underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in New Castle, DE
New Castle, DE has 5 high schools with 5,225 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 New Castle score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in New Castle exceed expectations.
1. Christiana High School
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Christina School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1256 Students
2. Penn (william) High School
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Colonial School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2239 Students
3. Dickinson (john) School
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1058 Students
4. Pennsville Memorial High School
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Pennsville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 462 Students
Best Middle Schools in New Castle, DE
New Castle, DE has 6 middle schools with 4,226 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 New Castle score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in New Castle underperform expectations.
1. Pennsville Middle School
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Pennsville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 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. Read (george) Middle School
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Colonial School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 694 Students
5. Mccullough (calvin R. ) Middle School
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Colonial School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
6. Stanton Middle School
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New Castle, DE
New Castle, DE has 13 elementary schools with 6,085 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 New Castle score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in New Castle don't meet expectations.
1. Wilbur (kathleen H.) Elementary
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Colonial School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1044 Students
2. Jones (albert H.) Elementary School
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Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 301 Students
3. Richey Elementary School
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 367 Students
4. Southern Elementary School
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Colonial School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 737 Students
5. Pleasantville Elementary School
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Colonial School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 379 Students
6. Castle Hills Elementary School
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Colonial School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 492 Students
7. Charter School Of New Castle
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Charter School Of New Castle • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 752 Students
8. New Castle Elementary School
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Colonial School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
9. Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School
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Colonial School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 399 Students
10. Downie (carrie) Elementary School
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Colonial School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New Castle, DE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New Castle, DE has a total population of 51,646 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in New Castle, 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 New Castle, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Castle, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Castle, 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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