Serving 76 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Leach (John G.) School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1% in DE)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leach (John G.) School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Leach (John G.) School's student population of 76 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Leach (John G.) School is 0.68, 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)≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
20%
19%
Black
45%
30%
White
28%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Leach (John G.) School often compared to?
Leach (John G.) Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brennen School, Richardson Park Learning Center, Meadowood Program by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% DE state average).
How many students attend Leach (John G.) School?
76 students attend Leach (John G.) School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Leach (John G.) School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leach (John G.) School?
Leach (John G.) School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leach (John G.) School offer ?
Leach (John G.) School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Leach (John G.) School part of?
Leach (John G.) School is part of Colonial School District.
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