Colonial School District
School District · New Castle, Delaware
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,018
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,018
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
How this district compares
Delaware rank
#8 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Delaware avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,018
+$3,651 vs Delaware median
District size
8,778 students
Larger than Delaware median
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 5.9/10, Colonial School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pleasantville Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Colonial School District students show an average math proficiency of 18.4% and ELA proficiency of 30.0%.
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 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in 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?
Pleasantville Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Colonial School District with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Colonial School District?
Across schools in Colonial School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.0%. 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 5.9/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 18.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Colonial School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Indian River School District (16)
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- Lake Forest School District (7)
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- Milford School District (6)
- Woodbridge School District (6)
- Laurel School District (4)
- New Castle County Vocational-technical School District (4)
- Delmar School District (3)
- Charter School of Wilmington (1)
- Positive Outcomes Charter School (1)
- East Side Charter School (1)
- Campus Community School (1)
- Edison (thomas A.) Charter School (1)
- Sussex Academy (1)
- 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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