Serving 107 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kent County Secondary Ilc ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- 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
School Overview
Kent County Secondary Ilc's student population of 107 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
107 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kent County Secondary Ilc ranks within the top 20% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kent County Secondary Ilc is 0.47, 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
#35 out of 199 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
70%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
19%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Graduation Rate
<50%
88.9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
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 Kent County Secondary Ilc's ranking?
Kent County Secondary Ilc is ranked #35 out of 199 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, Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center 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 31% 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 88.9%.
How many students attend Kent County Secondary Ilc?
107 students attend Kent County Secondary Ilc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Kent County Secondary Ilc students are Black, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kent County Secondary Ilc?
Kent County Secondary Ilc has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kent County Secondary Ilc offer ?
Kent County Secondary Ilc offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kent County Secondary Ilc part of?
Kent County Secondary Ilc is part of Capital School District.
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