Delaware School For The Deaf

630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Delaware School For The Deaf serves 122 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Delaware School For The Deaf placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥50% (Top 1% in DE)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Delaware School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

School Overview

Delaware School For The Deaf's student population of 122 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
122 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Delaware School For The Deaf is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Delaware School For The Deaf is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
Overall Testing Rank
#150 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
22%
19%
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Black
27%
30%
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White
38%
42%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.73
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Graduation Rate
(17-18)
≥50%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Delaware School For The Deaf's ranking?
Delaware School For The Deaf is ranked #150 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Delaware School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Delaware School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 87%.
How many students attend Delaware School For The Deaf?
122 students attend Delaware School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Delaware School For The Deaf students are White, 27% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delaware School For The Deaf?
Delaware School For The Deaf has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Delaware School For The Deaf offer ?
Delaware School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Delaware School For The Deaf part of?
Delaware School For The Deaf is part of Christina School District.

School Calendar

View the Delaware School For The Deaf yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
PK-12 Schools Closed (Offices Open) - Winter Break
December 26, 2023 (Tuesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed (Offices Open) - Winter Break
December 27, 2023 (Wednesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed (Offices Open) - Winter Break
December 28, 2023 (Thursday)
PK-12 Schools Closed -Professional Development - Trade In Day (Offices Open)
January 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Grading Day / Paraprofessionals Off (Offices Open)
January 26, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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