Colonial School District
School District · New Castle, Delaware
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,018
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,018
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Colonial School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Colonial 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.
The Colwyck Center
New Castle · School. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School
New Castle · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wilbur (kathleen H.) Elementary
Bear · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Delaware rank
#15 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Delaware avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,018
+$3,651 vs Delaware median
District size
8,778 students
Larger than Delaware median
The short answer
Colonial School District ranks #15 of 17 Delaware districts by overall school rating. Colonial School District's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are The Colwyck Center (7.8/10), Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School (7.3/10), and Wilbur (kathleen H.) Elementary (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Colonial School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Colwyck Center | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Wilbur (kathleen H.) Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Wilmington Manor Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Castle Hills Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Pleasantville Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Southern Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Bedford (gunning) Middle School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Read (george) Middle School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Downie (carrie) Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Colonial School District
Colonial School District is a New Castle, Delaware school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 8,778 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $23,018 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Colonial School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is The Colwyck Center, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Colonial School District students show an average math proficiency of 29.3% and ELA proficiency of 38.4%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Colonial School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Colonial School District with test data.
Schools in Colonial School District
14 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Delaware
- City
- New Castle
- Total Enrollment
- 8,778
- Teachers (FTE)
- 609
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Colonial School District?
Colonial School District has 14 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Colonial School District?
The average composite rating for Colonial School District is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Colonial School District?
Colonial School District spends $23,018 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Colonial School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Colonial School District is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Colonial School District?
The Colwyck Center is the highest-rated school in Colonial School District with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Colonial School District?
Across schools in Colonial School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Colonial School District compare to other districts in Delaware?
Colonial School District has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 14 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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.4%
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- East Side Charter School (1)
- Campus Community School (1)
- Edison (thomas A.) Charter School (1)
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- Kuumba Academy Charter School (1)
- Newark Charter School (1)
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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