Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
23%
19%
Black
31%
30%
White
35%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School's ranking?
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School often compared to?
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School?
343 students attend Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School?
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School offer ?
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School part of?
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.
School Calendar
View the Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development / Classroom Set Up (Offices Open)
August 26, 2024 (Monday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Districtwide Professional Development (Offices Open)
August 27, 2024 (Tuesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development (Offices Open)
August 28, 2024 (Wednesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development (Offices Open)
August 29, 2024 (Thursday)
PK-12 Schools Closed (Offices Open)
August 30, 2024 (Friday)
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