Brookside Elementary School

800 Marrows Road
Newark, DE 19713
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brookside 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in DE
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brookside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

School Overview

Brookside Elementary School's student population of 267 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
267 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Brookside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookside Elementary 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.
This School
State Level (DE)
#116 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
27%
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25-29%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brookside 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
45%
19%
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Black
26%
30%
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White
21%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brookside Elementary School's ranking?
Brookside Elementary School is ranked #116 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Brookside Elementary School often compared to?
Brookside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Brookside Elementary School?
267 students attend Brookside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Brookside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookside Elementary School?
Brookside Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brookside Elementary School offer ?
Brookside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Brookside Elementary School part of?
Brookside Elementary School is part of Christina School District.

School Calendar

View the Brookside Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development - Trade In Day (Offices Open)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of Preschool & Prekindergarten
June 11, 2024 (Tuesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Grading Day (Offices Open)
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development - Trade In Day (Offices Open)
June 17, 2024 (Monday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development - Trade In Day (Offices Open)
June 18, 2024 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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