Delaware College Preparatory Academy 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 55%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students (15-16)
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)6%
16%
Black
(15-16)92%
31%
White
(15-16)n/a
46%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
85%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Delaware College Preparatory Academy School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% DE state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% DE state average).
How many students attend Delaware College Preparatory Academy?
169 students attend Delaware College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Delaware College Preparatory Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Delaware College Preparatory Academy offer ?
Delaware College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Delaware College Preparatory Academy part of?
Delaware College Preparatory Academy is part of Delaware College Preparatory Academy School District.
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