Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Delaware Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delaware Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Delaware Community School's student population of 331 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Delaware Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delaware Community School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3970 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
43%
29%
Black
27%
16%
White
11%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delaware Community School's ranking?
Delaware Community School is ranked #3970 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Delaware Community School often compared to?
Delaware Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montessori Magnet School, Arbor Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Delaware Community School?
331 students attend Delaware Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Delaware Community School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delaware Community School?
Delaware Community School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Delaware Community School offer ?
Delaware Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Delaware Community School part of?
Delaware Community School is part of Albany City School District.
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