Brandywine School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 17 public schools in Brandywine School District, serving 10,456 students. Brandywine School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Delaware.
Public schools in Brandywine School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Delaware public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
The top ranked public schools in Brandywine School District are Lancashire Elementary School, Claymont Elementary School and Lombardy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 56% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is less than the Delaware public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Brandywine School District |
| School District Website | http://www.bsd.k12.de.us |
| School District Phone Number | (302) 793-5000 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (DE) |
| # of Schools | 17 Schools | 229 Schools |
| # of Students | 10,456 Students | 136,046 Students |
| # of Teachers | 732 Teachers | 9,399 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
Brandywine School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 43 school districts in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (DE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #17 out of 43 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 54% |
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Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| # of American Indian Students | 45 Students | 531 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 700 Students | 5,271 Students |
| % Asian Students | 7% | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 706 Students | 23,707 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 7% | 18% |
| # of Black Students | 3,967 Students | 41,155 Students |
| % Black Students | 38% | 30% |
| # of White Students | 4,741 Students | 60,112 Students |
| % White Students | 45% | 44% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 9 Students | 182 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 288 Students | 5,088 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 185 | 1,798 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 788 | 9,929 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 753 | 10,024 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 753 | 10,311 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 790 | 10,586 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 869 | 10,820 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 823 | 10,733 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 859 | 10,486 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 854 | 10,346 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 856 | 10,206 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 834 | 11,787 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 709 | 10,461 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 736 | 9,506 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 647 | 9,053 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $18,904 is higher than the state median of $12,469. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,291 is higher than the state median of $11,256. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (DE) |
| Total Revenue | $198 MM | $15 MM |
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| Spending | $181 MM | $13 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $18,904 | $12,469 |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,291 | $11,256 |
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Brandywine School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Lancashire Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20%2000 Naamans Road10
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3990
Grades: K-5 | 520 students
- Claymont Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30%3401 Green Street10
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Grades: K-5 | 833 students
- Lombardy Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30%412 Foulk Road10
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7190
Grades: K-5 | 505 students
- Hanby Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30%2523 Berwyn Road10
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-2220
Grades: K-5 | 541 students
- Concord High School Math: 43% | Reading: 66%Rank:7/Top 50%2501 Ebright Road10
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3951
Grades: 9-12 | 1,182 student
- Forwood Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50%1900 Westminster Drive10
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3956
Grades: K-5 | 364 students
- Springer Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 57%Rank:6/Top 50%2220 Shipley Road10
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1621
Grades: 6-8 | 873 students
- Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 54%Rank:6/Top 50%701 West 34th Street10
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7146
Grades: 6-8 | 899 students
- Maple Lane Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50%100 Maple Lane10
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3906
Grades: K-6 | 441 students
- Mount Pleasant Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 48%Rank:5/Bottom 50%500 Duncan Road10
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Grades: K-5 | 721 students
- Talley Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 53%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1110 Cypress Road10
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3976
Grades: 6-8 | 797 students
- Mount Pleasant High School Math: 32% | Reading: 52%Rank:5/Bottom 50%5201 Washington Street Extensi10
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7125
Grades: 9-12 | 1,024 student
- Carrcroft Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 45%Rank:5/Bottom 50%503 Crest Road10
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7165
Grades: K-5 | 510 students
- Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50%3601 Jefferson Street10
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7156
Grades: K-5 | 341 students
- Brandywine High School Math: 23% | Reading: 41%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1400 Foulk Road10
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1600
Grades: 9-12 | 720 students
- Bush (charles W.) Pre-school Special Education School2523 Berwyn Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1617
Grades: PK-K | 185 students
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