Star Hill Elementary School
Tel:
(302)697-6117
- Star Hill Elementary School serves 437 students in grades 1-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Star Hill Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 56%.
Top Placements
Star Hill Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Star Hill Elementary School's student population of 437 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-5 |
| Total Students | 437 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Star Hill Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 209 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Star Hill Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #8 out of 209 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 17% |
| Black | 24% | 30% |
| White | 59% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Caesar Rodney School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Star Hill Elementary School is Positive Outcomes Charter School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Allen Frear Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Camden Wyoming Positive Outcomes Charter School Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 126 students
0.7 miles
3337 South Dupont Highway
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302)697-8805 0.7 7-12 126 - Camden Wyoming Allen Frear Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 734 students
1.1 miles
238 Sorghum Mill Road
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302)697-3279 1.1 1-5 734 - Camden Wyoming F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 870 students
1.1 miles
2841 South State Street
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302)698-8410 1.1 6-8 870 - Camden Wyoming F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School Ilc Special Education School
Grades: 6-8
1.1 miles
2841 South State Street
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302)698-8410 1.1 6-8 n/a - Dover Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 441 students
1.1 miles
3874 Upper King Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302)697-3205 1.1 1-5 441
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