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Red Clay Early Years Program vs. The Colwyck Center

Should you attend Red Clay Early Years Program or The Colwyck Center? 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
Red Clay Early Years Program
1621 Telegraph Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
The Colwyck Center
12 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Red Clay Early Years Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

The Colwyck Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Red Clay Early Years Program serves 289 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 198 students in grades Prekindergarten, The Colwyck Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
PK
PK
Total Students
289 students
198 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Red Clay Early Years Program over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at The Colwyck Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
74% | 26%
70% | 30%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Red Clay Early Years Program.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at The Colwyck Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Red Clay Early Years Program over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at The Colwyck Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Red Clay Early Years Program with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District and the state of Delaware, 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 The Colwyck Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colonial School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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60-64%
(12-13 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Colwyck Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colonial School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2012-13 school year.
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60-64%
(12-13 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Colwyck Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colonial School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2012-13 school year.

Students by Grade

Pre-K Students
289
198

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Red Clay Early Years Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Red Clay Consolidated School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at The Colwyck Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colonial School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Red Clay Early Years Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Red Clay Consolidated School District and in Delaware, 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 The Colwyck Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colonial School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
26%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Red Clay Early Years Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Red Clay Consolidated School District and in Delaware, 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 The Colwyck Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colonial School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
37%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Red Clay Early Years Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Red Clay Consolidated School District and in Delaware, 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 The Colwyck Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colonial School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at The Colwyck Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colonial School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Red Clay Early Years Program, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District and Delaware, 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 The Colwyck Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colonial School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
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10%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at The Colwyck Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colonial School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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1%
(12-13 School Year Data)
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at The Colwyck Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colonial School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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