Cab Calloway School of the Arts is an arts-oriented magnet school in Wilmington, Delaware, operated by the Red Clay Consolidated School District.
Serving 941 students in grades 6-12, Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 941 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts's student population of 941 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
941 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts ranks within the top 10% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 199 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts's ranking?
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts is ranked #19 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts often compared to?
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Conrad Schools Of Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88.9%.
How many students attend Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts?
941 students attend Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts students are White, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts?
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts offer ?
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts part of?
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
In what neighborhood is Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts located?
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts is located in the Westmoreland neighborhood of Wilmington, DE. There are 1 other public schools located in Westmoreland.
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