Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Brennen School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
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 (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Brennen School's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brennen 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 Brennen School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#158 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
40%
30%
White
35%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brennen School's ranking?
Brennen School is ranked #158 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Brennen School often compared to?
Brennen Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leach (John G.) School, Christina Early Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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 50%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 80%.
How many students attend Brennen School?
409 students attend Brennen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Brennen School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development / Classroom Set Up (Offices Open)
August 26, 2024 (Monday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Districtwide Professional Development (Offices Open)
August 27, 2024 (Tuesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development (Offices Open)
August 28, 2024 (Wednesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development (Offices Open)
August 29, 2024 (Thursday)
PK-12 Schools Closed (Offices Open)
August 30, 2024 (Friday)
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