Kent County Community School serves 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 53%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in DE)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kent County Community School's student population of 256 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kent County Community School is 0.64, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
18%
Black
45%
30%
White
39%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
5%
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 schools are Kent County Community School often compared to?
Kent County Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like 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 42% DE state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kent County Community School?
The graduation rate of Kent County Community School is 50%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 85%.
How many students attend Kent County Community School?
256 students attend Kent County Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Kent County Community School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kent County Community School?
Kent County Community School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kent County Community School offer ?
Kent County Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Kent County Community School part of?
Kent County Community School is part of Capital School District.
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