W. Reily Brown Elementary School

360 Webbs Lane
Dover, DE 19904
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 540 students in grades 1-5, W. Reily Brown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in DE
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

W. Reily Brown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

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School Overview

W. Reily Brown Elementary School's student population of 540 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
540 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

W. Reily Brown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. Reily Brown Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
#115 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of W. Reily Brown Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of W. Reily Brown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of W. Reily Brown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of W. Reily Brown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
14%
19%
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Black
33%
31%
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White
39%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of W. Reily Brown Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in W. Reily Brown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in W. Reily Brown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W. Reily Brown Elementary School's ranking?
W. Reily Brown Elementary School is ranked #115 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are W. Reily Brown Elementary School often compared to?
W. Reily Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School, Academy Of Dover Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend W. Reily Brown Elementary School?
540 students attend W. Reily Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of W. Reily Brown Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. Reily Brown Elementary School?
W. Reily Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does W. Reily Brown Elementary School offer ?
W. Reily Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is W. Reily Brown Elementary School part of?
W. Reily Brown Elementary School is part of Caesar Rodney School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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