First State School
First State School serves 20 students in grades 2-12.
First State School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
First State School's student population of 20 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
First State School is ranked within the top 50% of all 204 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of First State School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#87 out of 204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
25%
18%
Black
55%
30%
White
15%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of First State School?
The graduation rate of First State School is 50%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 86%.
How many students attend First State School?
20 students attend First State School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of First State School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of First State School?
First State School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does First State School offer ?
First State School offers enrollment in grades 2-12
What school district is First State School part of?
First State School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
School Calendar
View the First State School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Parent/Guardian Conferences - Schools Closed
February 17, 2023 (Friday)
Spring Break - Schools & Offices Closed
April 07, 2023 (Friday)
Spring Break - Schools & Offices Closed
April 10, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break - Schools Closed
April 11, 2023 (Tuesday)
Last Day for Students
June 09, 2023 (Friday)
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