McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School vs Downes (John R.) Elementary School
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 8.5/10 compared to 6.5/10. In math proficiency, Downes (John R.) Elementary School leads at 66.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School
Newark, DE
8.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
339 students
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
Newark, DE
6.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
357 students
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| Metric | McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School | Downes (John R.) Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.5 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Growth Score | 9.2 | 4.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| State Rank | #19 of 219 | #103 of 219 |
| State Percentile | 92th | 53th |
Test Scores
| Subject | McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School | Downes (John R.) Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 47.0% | 66.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 47.0% | 58.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Newark (19713) | Newark (19711) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,850 | $94,455 |
| Median Home Value | $267,500 | $376,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,293 | $1,516 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 29.7% | 52.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | 14.9% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 22 min |