Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, John S. Charlton School 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
John S. Charlton School's student population of 424 students has grown by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
John S. Charlton School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John S. Charlton School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#182 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
20%
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Black
34%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
45%
38%
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Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≤20%
88.9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John S. Charlton School's ranking?
John S. Charlton School is ranked #182 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are John S. Charlton School often compared to?
John S. Charlton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kent County Community School, Sussex Consortium by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of John S. Charlton School?
The graduation rate of John S. Charlton School is 20%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88.9%.
How many students attend John S. Charlton School?
424 students attend John S. Charlton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of John S. Charlton School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John S. Charlton School?
John S. Charlton School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does John S. Charlton School offer ?
John S. Charlton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John S. Charlton School part of?
John S. Charlton School is part of Caesar Rodney School District.
In what neighborhood is John S. Charlton School located?
John S. Charlton School is located in the Rising Sun Lebanon neighborhood of Camden Wyoming, DE.
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