Serving 89 students in grades 9-12, 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
The Wallace Wallin School's student population of 89 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Wallace Wallin School is 0.66, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
49%
30%
White
28%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
88%
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).
What is the graduation rate of The Wallace Wallin School?
The graduation rate of The Wallace Wallin School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
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 is the student:teacher ratio of The Wallace Wallin School?
The Wallace Wallin School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Wallace Wallin School offer ?
The Wallace Wallin School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Wallace Wallin School part of?
The Wallace Wallin School is part of Colonial School District.
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