West Park Place Elementary School vs. Downes (John R.) Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Park Place Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Downes (John R.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Park Place 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Downes (John R.) Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
350 students
346 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#26 out of 199 schools in DE
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#39 out of 199 schools in DE
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
56
50
Grade 1 Students
63
58
Grade 2 Students
65
44
Grade 3 Students
54
70
Grade 4 Students
61
69
Grade 5 Students
51
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
10%
% Hispanic
12%
20%
% Black
29%
25%
% White
36%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%