Top Rankings
Christina School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 13,092 students in Christina School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
Public Schools in Christina School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Delaware public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 60% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
28 Schools
235 Schools
# Students
13,092 Students
141,465 Students
# Teachers
1,095 Teachers
9,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Christina School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 42 school districts in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 67% has decreased from 70% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 42 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
21%
Graduation Rate
67%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
# American Indian Students
40 Students
579 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
690 Students
6,077 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2,825 Students
26,872 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
19%
# Black Students
5,437 Students
43,137 Students
% Black Students
42%
31%
# White Students
3,404 Students
57,288 Students
% White Students
26%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
32 Students
213 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
664 Students
7,299 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
449
2,282
# Students in K Grade:
1,054
9,707
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,140
10,457
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,002
10,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,021
10,029
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,039
10,358
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,044
10,634
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,061
10,768
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,036
10,974
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,031
11,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,000
12,900
# Students in 10th Grade:
876
11,906
# Students in 11th Grade:
686
10,346
# Students in 12th Grade:
653
9,982
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,433 is higher than the state median of $20,375. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,151 is higher than the state median of $18,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$412 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$356 MM
$2,610 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,433
$20,375
Spending / Student
$27,151
$18,450
Best Christina School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Christiana High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
190 Salem Church Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400
Grades: 6-12
| 1,256 students
Rank: #22.
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Barrett Run Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-4700
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-4700
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #33.
West Park Place Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
193 West Park Place
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2290
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2290
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
Rank: #44.
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14 Forge Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2180
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2180
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: #55.
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Casho Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2133
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2133
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Douglass School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Prospect Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
Grades: 1-12
| 86 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Pyle (Sarah) Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 North Lombard Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4158
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4158
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 St. Regis Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2142
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2142
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #99.
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35 West Main Street
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2131
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2131
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Rank: #1010.
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
908 Janice Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2145
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2145
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Brookside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Marrows Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-5454
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-5454
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 North Brownleaf Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2464
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2464
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Keene (William B.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Lagrange Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2018
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2018
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #1414.
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Four Seasons Parkway
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-5959
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-5959
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #1515.
Newark High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 East Delaware Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 631-4700
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 631-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,105 students
Rank: #1616.
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Church Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2103
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2103
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #1717.
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
142 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2174
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2174
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #1818.
Oberle (William) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Caledonia Way
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5910
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5910
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #1919.
Shue-medill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Capitol Trail
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2171
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2171
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #2020.
Brennen School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 292-6021
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 292-6021
Grades: PK-12
| 445 students
Rank: #2121.
Kirk (George V.) Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 451-7021
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 451-7021
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #2222.
Gauger-cobbs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Gender Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2358
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2358
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
Rank: #2323.
Glasgow High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 631-5600
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 631-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 895 students
Rank: #2424.
Delaware School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
Rank: #2525.
The Bayard School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 South Dupont Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4118
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4118
Grades: 1-8
| 508 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
The Bancroft School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 North Lombard Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4102
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4102
Grades: 1-9
| 524 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Stubbs Early Education Center
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 North Pine Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4175
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4175
Grades: PK-K
| 190 students
Rank: n/an/a
Christina Early Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720
Grades: PK
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Christina School District?
Christina School District manages 28 public schools serving 13,092 students.
What is the rank of Christina School District?
Christina School District is ranked #24 out of 42 school districts in Delaware (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Delaware school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Christina School District?
42% of Christina School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Christina School District?
Christina School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What is Christina School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,151 is higher than the state median of $18,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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