Delaware College Preparatory Academy 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 55%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students (15-16)
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)6%
16%
Black
(15-16)92%
31%
White
(15-16)n/a
46%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
85%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Delaware College Preparatory Academy School District
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% DE state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% DE state average).
How many students attend Delaware College Preparatory Academy?
169 students attend Delaware College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Delaware College Preparatory Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Delaware College Preparatory Academy offer ?
Delaware College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Delaware College Preparatory Academy part of?
Delaware College Preparatory Academy is part of Delaware College Preparatory Academy School District.
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