Kuumba Academy Charter School

1200 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Kuumba Academy Charter School serves 644 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Kuumba Academy Charter 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 11% (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 23% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in DE
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kuumba Academy Charter School's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
644 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Kuumba Academy Charter 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 Kuumba Academy Charter School is 0.19, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (DE)
Overall Testing Rank
#170 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
27%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
6%
18%
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Black
90%
30%
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White
1%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kuumba Academy Charter School's ranking?
Kuumba Academy Charter 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Kuumba Academy Charter School?
644 students attend Kuumba Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Kuumba Academy Charter School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kuumba Academy Charter School?
Kuumba Academy Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kuumba Academy Charter School offer ?
Kuumba Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kuumba Academy Charter School part of?
Kuumba Academy Charter School is part of Kuumba Academy Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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