Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Shortlidge (Evan G.) 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy is 0.36, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
79%
30%
White
10%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy often compared to?
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Warner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% DE state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% DE state average).
How many students attend Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy?
366 students attend Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy students are Black, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy?
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy offer ?
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy part of?
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
In what neighborhood is Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy located?
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy is located in the Brandywine Village neighborhood of Wilmington, DE.
School Calendar
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Date
Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed
May 03, 2024 (Friday)
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