Pyle (Sarah) Academy 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 <50% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DE
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pyle (Sarah) Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (15-16)
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pyle (Sarah) Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)16%
16%
Black
(15-16)53%
31%
White
(15-16)31%
46%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
42%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Sarah Pyle Academy (SPA) is the "BREAKTHROUGH" school program of Wilmington, Delaware. A unique program where students experience education through a Blended Learning, Flex Model with as much, or as little Personalized Learning that makes sense for each student along their path toward graduation and "life after SPA."
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pyle (Sarah) Academy's ranking?
Pyle (Sarah) Academy is ranked #34 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Pyle (Sarah) Academy often compared to?
Pyle (Sarah) Academyis often viewed alongside schools like First State School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Pyle (Sarah) Academy?
96 students attend Pyle (Sarah) Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pyle (Sarah) Academy students are Black, 31% of students are White, and 16% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Pyle (Sarah) Academy part of?
Pyle (Sarah) Academy is part of Christina School District.
In what neighborhood is Pyle (Sarah) Academy located?
Pyle (Sarah) Academy is located in the Compton Village neighborhood of Newark, DE.
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