Top Rankings
Red Clay Consolidated 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 is 1 public preschool serving 257 students in Red Clay Consolidated School District.
Public Preschools in Red Clay Consolidated School District have a diversity score of 0.44, which is less than the Delaware public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public preschool average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
28 Schools
28 Schools
# Students
14,771 Students
8,535 Students
# Teachers
1,099 Teachers
884 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Red Clay Consolidated School District, which is ranked within the top 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 86% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 42 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
21%
Graduation Rate
86%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
# American Indian Students
40 Students
26 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
693 Students
276 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,378 Students
2,030 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
24%
# Black Students
3,475 Students
2,154 Students
% Black Students
23%
25%
# White Students
5,597 Students
3,648 Students
% White Students
38%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
5 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
579 Students
396 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
257
2,029
# Students in K Grade:
1,069
2,765
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,169
731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,212
716
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,131
485
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,174
449
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,206
465
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,264
93
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,325
100
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,326
86
# Students in 9th Grade:
975
87
# Students in 10th Grade:
990
81
# Students in 11th Grade:
735
82
# Students in 12th Grade:
938
366
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,723 is higher than the state median of $20,375. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,645 is higher than the state median of $18,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$321 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$305 MM
$2,610 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,723
$20,375
Spending / Student
$20,645
$18,450
Best Red Clay Consolidated School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Red Clay Early Years Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1621 Telegraph Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 651-2709
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 651-2709
Grades: PK
| 257 students
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
