Brennen School serves 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Brennen School placed 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brennen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Brennen School's student population of 413 students has grown by 220% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brennen School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Brennen School is 0.69, 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
#150 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
14%
18%
Black
41%
30%
White
35%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brennen School's ranking?
Brennen School is ranked #150 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brennen School?
The graduation rate of Brennen School is 20%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Brennen School?
413 students attend Brennen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Brennen School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brennen School?
Brennen School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brennen School offer ?
Brennen School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Brennen School part of?
Brennen School is part of Christina School District.
School Calendar
View the Brennen School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of PreSchool
June 09, 2023 (Friday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Grading Day (Offices Open)
June 15, 2023 (Thursday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development-Trade in Day (Offices Open)
June 20, 2023 (Tuesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development-Trade in Day (Offices Open)
June 21, 2023 (Wednesday)
Summer School Closed (Offices Open)
July 03, 2023 (Monday)
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