Conrad Schools Of Science
Tel:
(302) 992-5545
- Conrad Schools Of Science serves 1,168 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Conrad Schools Of Science placed in the top 10% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Conrad Schools Of Science places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Conrad Schools Of Science's student population of 1,168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 1,168 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Conrad Schools Of Science is ranked within the top 10% of all 205 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Conrad Schools Of Science is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #20 out of 205 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 18% |
| Black | 12% | 30% |
| White | 61% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.69 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Red Clay Consolidated School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Conrad Schools Of Science is Delaware Military Academy (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bayard Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Richardson Park Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wilmington Richardson Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 589 students
0.5 miles
16 Idella Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5570 0.5 K-5 589 - Wilmington Richardson Park Learning Center Special Education School
Grades: PK-5 | 278 students
0.5 miles
99 Middleboro Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5574 0.5 PK-5 278 - Wilmington Richey Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 446 students
0.6 miles
105 East Highland Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5535 0.6 K-5 446 - Wilmington Delaware Military Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 582 students
0.8 miles
112 Middleboro Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 998-0745 0.8 9-12 582 - Wilmington Bayard Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 298 students
1.2 miles
200 South Dupont Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4118 1.2 6-8 298
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