Las Americas Aspira Academy
Tel:
(302)292-1463
- Las Americas Aspira Academy serves 653 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Las Americas Aspira Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Las Americas Aspira Academy's student population of 653 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 653 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Las Americas Aspira Academy's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Las Americas Aspira Academy is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall School Rank | #96 out of 200 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 58% | 17% |
| Black | 16% | 30% |
| White | 25% | 45% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Las Americas Aspira Academy School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Las Americas Aspira Academy is Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Freire Charter School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Great Oaks Charter School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Castle Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 270 students
0.0 miles
801 North Dupont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
(302)322-6050 0.0 9-12 270 - Wilmington Freire Charter School Charter School
Grades: 8-10 | 322 students
0.3 miles
201 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302)407-4800 0.3 8-10 322 - Wilmington Great Oaks Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-10 | 343 students
0.3 miles
1200 North French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302)660-4790 0.3 6-10 343 - Wilmington Howard High School Of Technology Vocational School
Grades: 8-12 | 860 students
0.3 miles
401 East 12th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302)571-5400 0.3 8-12 860 - Wilmington Bancroft Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 372 students
0.4 miles
700 North Lombard Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302)429-4102 0.4 PK-5 372
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