The Wallace Wallin School

701 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
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Bottom 50%
The Wallace Wallin School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 53%).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • : <50% (Top 5% in DE)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Wallace Wallin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (21-22)
89 students
Total Classroom Teachers (21-22)
5 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (DE)
(18-19)
≤20%
42%
(18-19)
≤20%
53%
<50%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(21-22)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(21-22)
15%
19%
Black
(21-22)
49%
30%
White
(21-22)
28%
42%
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)
8%
5%
n/a
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are The Wallace Wallin School often compared to?
The Wallace Wallin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leach (John G.) School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% DE state average).
How many students attend The Wallace Wallin School?
89 students attend The Wallace Wallin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of The Wallace Wallin School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is The Wallace Wallin School part of?
The Wallace Wallin School is part of Colonial School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • : <50% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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