Serving 718 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Academia Antonia Alonso 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 14% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 718 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academia Antonia Alonso ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Academia Antonia Alonso's student population of 718 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
718 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academia Antonia Alonso ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academia Antonia Alonso is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#157 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
82%
19%
Black
8%
31%
White
8%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academia Antonia Alonso's ranking?
Academia Antonia Alonso is ranked #157 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Academia Antonia Alonso often compared to?
Academia Antonia Alonsois often viewed alongside schools like Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School, Odyssey Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Academia Antonia Alonso?
718 students attend Academia Antonia Alonso.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Academia Antonia Alonso students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academia Antonia Alonso?
Academia Antonia Alonso has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academia Antonia Alonso offer ?
Academia Antonia Alonso offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Academia Antonia Alonso part of?
Academia Antonia Alonso is part of Academia Antonia Alonso School District.
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