Serving 541 students in grades 1-5, W. Reily Brown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W. Reily Brown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
W. Reily Brown Elementary School's student population of 541 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W. Reily Brown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. Reily Brown Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#121 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
33%
30%
White
40%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. Reily Brown Elementary School's ranking?
W. Reily Brown Elementary School is ranked #121 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are W. Reily Brown Elementary School often compared to?
W. Reily Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School, Academy Of Dover Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend W. Reily Brown Elementary School?
541 students attend W. Reily Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of W. Reily Brown Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. Reily Brown Elementary School?
W. Reily Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does W. Reily Brown Elementary School offer ?
W. Reily Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is W. Reily Brown Elementary School part of?
W. Reily Brown Elementary School is part of Caesar Rodney School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Schools Closed / Teacher In-Service / Conferences)
April 19, 2024 (Friday)
Schools Closed / Memorial Day (District Offices Closed)
May 27, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed / Teacher In-Service
June 10, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed / Teacher In-Service
June 11, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed / Teacher In-Service / Last Teacher Day
June 12, 2024 (Wednesday)
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