Best Schools in Newark, DE
Newark, DE has a total of 49 schools including 10 high schools, 9 middle schools and 27 elementary schools. A total of 29,676 students attend Newark, DE schools. On average, schools in Newark score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Newark don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Newark, DE
Newark, DE has 10 high schools with 9,005 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 Newark score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Newark meet expectations.
1. Appoquinimink High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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. Dickinson (john) School
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1058 Students
5. Newark High School
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Christina School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1105 Students
6. Dupont (alexis I.) High School
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 680 Students
7. Glasgow High School
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Christina School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 895 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newark, DE
Newark, DE has 9 middle schools with 6,742 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 Newark score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Newark don't meet expectations.
1. Waters (alfred G.) Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 911 Students
2. Dupont (h.b.) Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 754 Students
3. Bedford (gunning) Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Colonial School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students
4. Shue-medill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
5. Read (george) Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Colonial School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 694 Students
6. Kirk (george V.) Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Christina School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
7. Skyline Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
8. Gauger-cobbs Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students
9. 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 Newark, DE
Newark, DE has 27 elementary schools with 9,481 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 Newark score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Newark don't meet expectations.
1. North Star Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 610 Students
2. West Park Place Elementary School
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Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students
3. Linden Hill Elementary School
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 555 Students
4. Marshall (thurgood) Elementary School
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Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 556 Students
5. Heritage Elementary School
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 476 Students
6. Wilson (etta J.) Elementary School
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Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 267 Students
7. Downes (john R.) Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
8. Mcvey (joseph M.) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students
9. Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 266 Students
10. Forest Oak Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 465 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newark, DE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newark, DE has a total population of 119,176 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newark, 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 Newark, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newark, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newark, 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 Newark, DE Internet Health Assessment.
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