Frederick Douglass Elementary School vs. Blades Elementary School
Should I attend Frederick Douglass Elementary School or Blades Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Frederick Douglass Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Blades Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 419 students in grades 3-5, Frederick Douglass Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Blades Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
3-5
K-2
Total Students
419 students
394 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#41 out of 196 schools in DE
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
134
Grade 1 Students
-
133
Grade 2 Students
-
127
Grade 3 Students
149
-
Grade 4 Students
121
-
Grade 5 Students
149
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
37%
33%
% Black
29%
28%
% White
29%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
10%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
84%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%