Serving 1,174 students in grades 6-12, Conrad Schools Of Science ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Conrad Schools Of Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Conrad Schools Of Science's student population of 1,174 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Conrad Schools Of Science ranks within the top 20% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Conrad Schools Of Science is 0.62, 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
#25 out of 196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
25%
19%
Black
12%
30%
White
55%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conrad Schools Of Science's ranking?
Conrad Schools Of Science is ranked #25 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Conrad Schools Of Science often compared to?
Conrad Schools Of Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Conrad Schools Of Science?
The graduation rate of Conrad Schools Of Science is 95%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 80%.
How many students attend Conrad Schools Of Science?
1,174 students attend Conrad Schools Of Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Conrad Schools Of Science students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Conrad Schools Of Science?
Conrad Schools Of Science has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Conrad Schools Of Science offer ?
Conrad Schools Of Science offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Conrad Schools Of Science part of?
Conrad Schools Of Science is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
School Calendar
View the Conrad Schools Of Science yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
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)
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