Serving 556 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School's student population of 556 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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
#17 out of 201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
22%
4%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
40%
31%
White
19%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School's ranking?
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School is ranked #17 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School?
556 students attend Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School?
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School offer ?
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School part of?
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.
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