The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 73%).
School Overview
School Type
Total Students (08-09)
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤10%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)11-19%
73%
Hispanic
(08-09)19%
11%
Black
(08-09)46%
33%
White
(08-09)35%
52%
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
37%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% DE state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% DE state average).
How many students attend New Castle School (Colonial Ilc)?
144 students attend New Castle School (Colonial Ilc).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of New Castle School (Colonial Ilc) students are Black, 35% of students are White, and 19% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is New Castle School (Colonial Ilc) part of?
New Castle School (Colonial Ilc) is part of Colonial School District.
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