W. B. Simpson Elementary School vs. Allen Frear Elementary School
Should you attend W. B. Simpson Elementary School or Allen Frear Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Allen Frear Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 571 students in grades 1-5, W. B. Simpson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 672 students in grades 1-5, Allen Frear Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
571 students
672 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#7 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
103
126
Grade 2 Students
107
125
Grade 3 Students
105
131
Grade 4 Students
133
128
Grade 5 Students
123
162
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
17%
23%
% White
61%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
9%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
