John S. Charlton School serves 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
John S. Charlton School 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 10-14% (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 15-19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John S. Charlton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John S. Charlton School's student population of 254 students has grown by 13% 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
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John S. Charlton School 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 John S. Charlton School is 0.66, 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
#170 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
35%
30%
White
46%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 John S. Charlton School's ranking?
John S. Charlton School is ranked #170 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 15-19% 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 80%.
How many students attend John S. Charlton School?
254 students attend John S. Charlton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of John S. Charlton School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John S. Charlton School?
John S. Charlton School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does John S. Charlton School offer ?
John S. Charlton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is John S. Charlton School part of?
John S. Charlton School is part of Caesar Rodney School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Schools Closed / Teacher In-Service
October 06, 2023 (Friday)
Schools Closed / Statewide Teacher In-Service
October 13, 2023 (Friday)
Schools Closed / Veterans Day Observed (District Offices Closed)
November 10, 2023 (Friday)
Schools Closed / Teacher In-Services / Conferences
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Schools Closed / In-Service
November 21, 2023 (Tuesday)
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