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Delcroft School vs. Darby Twp School

Should you attend Delcroft School or Darby Twp School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Delcroft School
799 School Lane
Folcroft, PA 19032
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Darby Twp School
801 Ashland Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Delcroft School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Darby Twp School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 616 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Delcroft School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 622 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Darby Twp School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
616 students
622 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Delcroft School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Darby Twp School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Delcroft School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Darby Twp School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Delcroft School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Darby Twp School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Delcroft School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Southeast Delco School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Darby Twp School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Southeast Delco School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2328 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2294 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Delcroft School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Darby Twp School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
20%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Delcroft School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Southeast Delco School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Darby Twp School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Southeast Delco School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Delcroft School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Southeast Delco School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Darby Twp School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Southeast Delco School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Delcroft School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Southeast Delco School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Darby Twp School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Southeast Delco School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Delcroft School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Darby Twp School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
2
-
Grade 1 Students
83
83
Grade 2 Students
82
55
Grade 3 Students
83
85
Grade 4 Students
79
78
Grade 5 Students
68
78
Grade 6 Students
59
71
Grade 7 Students
81
95
Grade 8 Students
79
77

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Delcroft School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Southeast Delco School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Darby Twp School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Southeast Delco School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Delcroft School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Southeast Delco School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Darby Twp School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Southeast Delco School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
75%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Delcroft School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Southeast Delco School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Darby Twp School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Southeast Delco School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
10%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Delcroft School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Southeast Delco School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Darby Twp School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Southeast Delco School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Delcroft School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Southeast Delco School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Darby Twp School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Southeast Delco School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Delcroft School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Southeast Delco School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Darby Twp School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Southeast Delco School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Delcroft School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Southeast Delco School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Darby Twp School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Southeast Delco School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(15-16 School Year Data)
3%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Delcroft School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Southeast Delco School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Darby Twp School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Southeast Delco School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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