Serving 70 students in grades 6-12, Kent County Secondary Ilc ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kent County Secondary Ilc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kent County Secondary Ilc's student population of 70 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kent County Secondary Ilc ranks within the top 20% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kent County Secondary Ilc is 0.60, 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
#27 out of 196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
53%
30%
White
34%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
34%
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 Kent County Secondary Ilc's ranking?
Kent County Secondary Ilc is ranked #27 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Kent County Secondary Ilc often compared to?
Kent County Secondary Ilcis often viewed alongside schools like Kent County Community School, John S. Charlton School by visitors of our site.
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 Kent County Secondary Ilc?
The graduation rate of Kent County Secondary Ilc is 50%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 80%.
How many students attend Kent County Secondary Ilc?
70 students attend Kent County Secondary Ilc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Kent County Secondary Ilc students are Black, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kent County Secondary Ilc?
Kent County Secondary Ilc has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kent County Secondary Ilc offer ?
Kent County Secondary Ilc offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Kent County Secondary Ilc part of?
Kent County Secondary Ilc is part of Capital School District.
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