Brookside Elementary School vs. Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School
Should I attend Brookside Elementary School or Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Brookside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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
Overview
Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brookside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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 30-34% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
267 students
343 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#116 out of 196 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#68 out of 196 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
39
63
Grade 1 Students
42
58
Grade 2 Students
51
47
Grade 3 Students
50
59
Grade 4 Students
42
59
Grade 5 Students
43
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
45%
23%
% Black
26%
31%
% White
21%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%