Positive Outcomes Charter School
Positive Outcomes Charter School serves 112 students in grades 7-12.
Positive Outcomes Charter School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Positive Outcomes Charter School's student population of 112 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Positive Outcomes Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 204 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Positive Outcomes Charter School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#189 out of 204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
43%
30%
White
44%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥80%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Positive Outcomes Charter School?
The graduation rate of Positive Outcomes Charter School is 80%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Positive Outcomes Charter School?
112 students attend Positive Outcomes Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Positive Outcomes Charter School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Positive Outcomes Charter School?
Positive Outcomes Charter School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Positive Outcomes Charter School offer ?
Positive Outcomes Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Positive Outcomes Charter School part of?
Positive Outcomes Charter School is part of Positive Outcomes Charter School District.
School Calendar
View the Positive Outcomes Charter School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Martin Luther King Day - School Closed
January 16, 2023 (Monday)
Professional Development - School Closed
January 27, 2023 (Friday)
Professional Development - School Closed
February 13, 2023 (Monday)
Presidents' Day - School Closed
February 20, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break - School Closed
April 07, 2023 (Friday)
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