Serving 143 students in grades 5-8, Prestige Academy 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
90%
31%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
64%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Prestige Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% DE state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% DE state average).
How many students attend Prestige Academy?
143 students attend Prestige Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Prestige Academy students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prestige Academy?
Prestige Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prestige Academy offer ?
Prestige Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Prestige Academy part of?
Prestige Academy is part of Prestige Academy School District.
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