Leach (John G.) School

10 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 76 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Leach (John G.) 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : ≤20% (Top 1% in DE)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Leach (John G.) School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

School Overview

Leach (John G.) School's student population of 76 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
76 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Leach (John G.) School is 0.68, 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)
(18-19)
≤20%
42%
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(18-19)
≤20%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
20%
19%
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Black
45%
30%
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White
28%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Leach (John G.) School often compared to?
Leach (John G.) Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brennen School, Richardson Park Learning Center, Meadowood Program by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% DE state average).
How many students attend Leach (John G.) School?
76 students attend Leach (John G.) School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Leach (John G.) School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leach (John G.) School?
Leach (John G.) School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leach (John G.) School offer ?
Leach (John G.) School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Leach (John G.) School part of?
Leach (John G.) School is part of Colonial School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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