Best Schools in Port Penn, DE
Port Penn, DE has 8 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,370 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Port Penn don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Port Penn, DE
The top high schools in Port Penn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Penn (william) High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2239 Students
Best Middle Schools in Port Penn, DE
The top middle schools in Port Penn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cantwells Bridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 805 Students
2. Bedford (gunning) Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Port Penn, DE
The top elementary schools in Port Penn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Old State Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 763 Students
2. Lorewood Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 763 Students
3. Southern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 737 Students
4. Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades KG • 210 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Port Penn, DE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Port Penn, DE has a total population of 573 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Port Penn, 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 Port Penn, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Port Penn, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Port Penn, 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 Port Penn, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Port Penn, DE
How many schools are in Port Penn, DE?
Port Penn, DE has 8 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,370 students in total.
How do schools in Port Penn perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Port Penn score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Port Penn don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Port Penn?
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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