Central 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 52%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Asian
(14-15)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(14-15)39%
15%
Black
(14-15)37%
31%
White
(14-15)24%
47%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
58%
37%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% DE state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% DE state average).
How many students attend Central School?
108 students attend Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Central School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, and 24% of students are White.
What school district is Central School part of?
Central School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
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