Serving 285 students in grades 7-12, Great Oaks Charter 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Oaks Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Great Oaks Charter School's student population of 285 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Great Oaks Charter 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 Great Oaks Charter School is 0.34, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#183 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
80%
30%
White
5%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Oaks Charter School's ranking?
Great Oaks Charter School is ranked #183 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Great Oaks Charter School often compared to?
Great Oaks Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freire Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Great Oaks Charter School?
285 students attend Great Oaks Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Great Oaks Charter School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Oaks Charter School?
Great Oaks Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Great Oaks Charter School offer ?
Great Oaks Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Great Oaks Charter School part of?
Great Oaks Charter School is part of Great Oaks Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Great Oaks Charter School located?
Great Oaks Charter School is located in the Mid town Brandywine neighborhood of Wilmington, DE. There are 1 other public schools located in Mid town Brandywine.
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