Major George S. Welch Elementary School vs. Booker T. Washington Elementary School
Should I attend Major George S. Welch Elementary School or Booker T. Washington 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
Major George S. Welch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Booker T. Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Major George S. Welch Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 314 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Booker T. Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Delaware state average of 27%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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-4
Total Students
373 students
314 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 196 schools in DE
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#71 out of 196 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
66
67
Grade 1 Students
46
67
Grade 2 Students
66
48
Grade 3 Students
55
74
Grade 4 Students
71
58
Grade 5 Students
69
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
15%
54%
% White
64%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
11%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%