Christina School District
School District · Newark, Delaware
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
27
16 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$33,954
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
27
16 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$33,954
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating Christina School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Christina School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Wilson (etta J.) Elementary School
Newark · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jones (albert H.) Elementary School
Newark · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mcvey (joseph M.) Elementary School
Newark · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Delaware rank
#4 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Delaware avg
Per-pupil spending
$33,954
+$14,587 vs Delaware median
District size
13,076 students
Larger than Delaware median
The short answer
Christina School District ranks #4 of 17 Delaware districts by overall school rating. Christina School District's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 26 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wilson (etta J.) Elementary School (9.5/10), Jones (albert H.) Elementary School (9.3/10), and Mcvey (joseph M.) Elementary School (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Christina School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (26 of 27). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilson (etta J.) Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Jones (albert H.) Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Mcvey (joseph M.) Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Christiana High School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Brookside Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Keene (william B.) Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | West Park Place Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Oberle (william) Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Shue-medill Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 27 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Christina School District
Christina School District is a Newark, Delaware school district serving 27 schools. The district educates 13,076 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $33,954 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Christina School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wilson (etta J.) Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Christina School District students show an average math proficiency of 38.6% and ELA proficiency of 42.6%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Christina School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Christina School District with test data.
Schools in Christina School District
27 schools Elementary Schools 16
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Delaware
- City
- Newark
- Total Enrollment
- 13,076
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,080
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Christina School District?
Christina School District has 27 schools in total — 16 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Christina School District?
The average composite rating for Christina School District is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Christina School District?
Christina School District spends $33,954 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Christina School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Christina School District is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Christina School District?
Wilson (etta J.) Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Christina School District with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Christina School District?
Across schools in Christina School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Christina School District compare to other districts in Delaware?
Christina School District has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 27 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Delaware by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Delaware Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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