Dickinson (John) School

1801 Milltown Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 973 students in grades 6-12, Dickinson (John) School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 973 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50% in DE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dickinson (John) School's student population of 973 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
973 students
This chart display total students of Dickinson (John) School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Dickinson (John) School
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Dickinson (John) School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Dickinson (John) School by grade.

School Rankings

Dickinson (John) School ranks within the top 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickinson (John) School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
#66 out of 196 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Dickinson (John) School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dickinson (John) School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dickinson (John) School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Dickinson (John) School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Dickinson (John) School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
30%
19%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Dickinson (John) School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
26%
30%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Dickinson (John) School and the percentage of Black public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
40%
42%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Dickinson (John) School and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Dickinson (John) School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dickinson (John) School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in DE.
0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Dickinson (John) School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
80%
This chart display graduation rate of Dickinson (John) School and public school graduation rate of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dickinson (John) School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dickinson (John) School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dickinson (John) School's ranking?
Dickinson (John) School is ranked #66 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dickinson (John) School?
The graduation rate of Dickinson (John) School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 80%.
How many students attend Dickinson (John) School?
973 students attend Dickinson (John) School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Dickinson (John) School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dickinson (John) School?
Dickinson (John) School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dickinson (John) School offer ?
Dickinson (John) School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Dickinson (John) School part of?
Dickinson (John) School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.

School Calendar

View the Dickinson (John) School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Spring Break: Schools and Offices Closed
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break: Schools and Offices Closed
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break: Schools Closed, Offices Open
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Teacher In-service, Schools Closed.
April 10, 2024 (Wednesday)
Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed
May 03, 2024 (Friday)

School Reviews

Review Dickinson (John) School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 973 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Quick Links