Linden Hill Elementary School
Tel:
(302) 454-3406
Linden Hill Elementary School serves 599 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Linden Hill Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Linden Hill Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Linden Hill Elementary School's student population of 599 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 599 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Linden Hill Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 205 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Linden Hill Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #23 out of 205 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 28% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 18% |
| Black | 11% | 30% |
| White | 43% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Red Clay Consolidated School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Linden Hill Elementary School is Dickinson (john) High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Skyline Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wilmington Skyline Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 627 students
0.8 miles
2900 Skyline Drive
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3410 0.8 6-8 627 - Wilmington Heritage Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 517 students
1.0 miles
2815 Highlands Lane
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3424 1.0 K-5 517 - Wilmington Dickinson (john) High School Grades: 6-12 | 814 students
1.3 miles
1801 Milltown Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5500 1.3 6-12 814 - Newark Wilson (etta J.) Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 317 students
1.5 miles
14 Forge Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2180 1.5 K-5 317 - Newark Forest Oak Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 554 students
2.0 miles
55 South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3420 2.0 K-5 554
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