Top Rankings
Red Clay Consolidated School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 14,837 students in Red Clay Consolidated School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
Public Schools in Red Clay Consolidated School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Delaware public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
28 Schools
231 Schools
# Students
14,837 Students
139,935 Students
# Teachers
1,101 Teachers
9,975 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Red Clay Consolidated School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 42 school districts in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 42 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Graduation Rate
76%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.70
# American Indian Students
39 Students
584 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
713 Students
5,934 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
4,349 Students
25,819 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
19%
# Black Students
3,340 Students
42,333 Students
% Black Students
23%
30%
# White Students
5,832 Students
58,238 Students
% White Students
39%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
216 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
557 Students
6,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
241
2,040
# Students in K Grade:
1,104
9,957
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,199
9,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,140
9,946
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,164
10,114
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,219
10,320
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,218
10,636
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,306
10,763
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,344
11,037
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,330
11,267
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,104
13,196
# Students in 10th Grade:
843
11,035
# Students in 11th Grade:
810
10,137
# Students in 12th Grade:
815
9,691
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,626 is higher than the state median of $20,598. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,553 is higher than the state median of $18,652. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$321 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$305 MM
$2,610 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,626
$20,598
Spending / Student
$20,553
$18,652
Best Red Clay Consolidated School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1340 Little Baltimore Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-7200
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-7200
Grades: K-5
| 591 students
Rank: #22.
Linden Hill Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3415 Skyline Drive
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3406
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3406
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #33.
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 North Dupont Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2700
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2700
Grades: 6-12
| 907 students
Rank: #44.
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2025 Graves Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6600
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6600
Grades: K-5
| 649 students
Rank: #55.
Conrad Schools Of Science
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Jackson Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5545
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5545
Grades: 6-12
| 1,174 students
Rank: #66.
First State School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 320-5848
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 320-5848
Grades: 3-11
| 18 students
Rank: #77.
Dupont (H.b.) Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
735 Meeting House Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-3420
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-3420
Grades: 6-8
| 752 students
Rank: #88.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2815 Highlands Lane
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3424
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3424
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #99.
Brandywine Springs School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2916 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 636-5681
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 636-5681
Grades: K-8
| 955 students
Rank: #1010.
Dickinson (John) School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1801 Milltown Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5500
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 973 students
Rank: #1111.
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Hillside Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2626
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2626
Grades: 9-12
| 704 students
Rank: #1212.
Richardson Park Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 Middleboro Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5574
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5574
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: #1313.
Richey Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 East Highland Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5535
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5535
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Forest Oak Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55 South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3420
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3420
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Marbrook Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Centerville Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5555
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5555
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #1616.
Meadowood Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
Rank: #1717.
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Spruce Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 992-5560
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 992-5560
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Gilpin Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 651-2715
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 651-2715
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Skyline Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Skyline Drive
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3410
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3410
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
Rank: #2020.
100 West 18th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-2710
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-2710
Grades: K-2
| 366 students
Rank: #2121.
Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2690
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2690
Grades: 6-8
| 487 students
Rank: #2222.
Stanton Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Limestone Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5540
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5540
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Mckean (Thomas) High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Mckennan's Church Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5520
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5520
Grades: 9-12
| 937 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2110 Edwards Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5565
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5565
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #2525.
Richardson Park Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16 Idella Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5570
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5570
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #2626.
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
920 North Van Buren Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 651-2695
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 651-2695
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #2727.
Warner Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 West 18th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-2740
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-2740
Grades: 3-5
| 404 students
Rank: n/an/a
Red Clay Early Years Program
Alternative School
1621 Telegraph Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 651-2709
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 651-2709
Grades: PK
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Red Clay Consolidated School District?
Red Clay Consolidated School District manages 28 public schools serving 14,837 students.
What is the rank of Red Clay Consolidated School District?
Red Clay Consolidated School District is ranked #13 out of 42 school districts in Delaware (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Delaware school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Red Clay Consolidated School District?
39% of Red Clay Consolidated School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Red Clay Consolidated School District?
Red Clay Consolidated School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What is Red Clay Consolidated School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,553 is higher than the state median of $18,652. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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