Serving 616 students in grades 1-8, Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy 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 3% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy's student population of 616 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
40 teachers
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
School Motto
Together, Educating Every Student for Excellence.
School Rankings
Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy is 0.34, 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
#199 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
81%
31%
White
5%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.5%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy's ranking?
Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy is ranked #199 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy often compared to?
Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academyis often viewed alongside schools like The Bayard School, Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy?
616 students attend Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy offer ?
Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy part of?
Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy is part of Christina School District.
In what neighborhood is Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy located?
Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy is located in the Compton Village neighborhood of Wilmington, DE. There are 1 other public schools located in Compton Village.
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