The Colwyck Center serves 166 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 70%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 73%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Colwyck Center's student population of 166 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
166 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of The Colwyck Center is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
70%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
73%

Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
4%

Hispanic
21%
19%

Black
43%
30%

White
24%
42%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
34%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% DE state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% DE state average).
How many students attend The Colwyck Center?
166 students attend The Colwyck Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of The Colwyck Center students are Black, 24% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Colwyck Center?
The Colwyck Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Colwyck Center offer ?
The Colwyck Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is The Colwyck Center part of?
The Colwyck Center is part of Colonial School District.
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