Downes (John R.) Elementary School vs Brookside Elementary School
Brookside Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 8.9/10 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.
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
Newark, DE
6.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
357 students
Brookside Elementary School
Newark, DE
8.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
272 students
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| Metric | Downes (John R.) Elementary School | Brookside Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.5 / 10 | 8.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.5 | 8.2 |
| Growth Score | 4.6 | 9.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| State Rank | #103 of 219 | #6 of 219 |
| State Percentile | 53th | 98th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Downes (John R.) Elementary School | Brookside Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 66.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 58.0% | 37.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Newark (19711) | Newark (19713) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $94,455 | $72,850 |
| Median Home Value | $376,300 | $267,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,516 | $1,293 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 52.7% | 29.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% | 13.1% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 25 min |