Serving 143 students in grades 5-8, Prestige 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
90%
30%
White
2%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
64%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Prestige 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% DE state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% DE state average).
How many students attend Prestige Academy?
143 students attend Prestige Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Prestige Academy students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prestige Academy?
Prestige Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prestige Academy offer ?
Prestige Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Prestige Academy part of?
Prestige Academy is part of Prestige Academy School District.
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