Red Clay Consolidated School District
School District · Wilmington, Delaware
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
27
15 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
14,546
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
27
15 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
14,546
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Red Clay Consolidated School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Red Clay Consolidated 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.
Marbrook Elementary School
Wilmington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary
Hockessin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Star Elementary School
Hockessin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Delaware rank
#7 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Delaware avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,094
+$2,727 vs Delaware median
District size
14,546 students
Much larger than Delaware median
The short answer
Red Clay Consolidated School District ranks #7 of 17 Delaware districts by overall school rating. Red Clay Consolidated School District's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 25 schools. Its top-rated schools are Marbrook Elementary School (9.3/10), William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary (8.9/10), and North Star Elementary School (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Red Clay Consolidated School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (25 of 27). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marbrook Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | North Star Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Linden Hill Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Dupont (h.b.) Middle School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Heritage Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Conrad Schools of Science | 8.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Forest Oak Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Calloway (cab) School of the Arts | 7.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Richey Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
See all 27 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Red Clay Consolidated School District
Red Clay Consolidated School District is a Wilmington, Delaware school district serving 27 schools.The district educates 14,546 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. District-level spending was $22,094 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Red Clay Consolidated School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Marbrook Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Red Clay Consolidated School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.6% and ELA proficiency of 46.6%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Red Clay Consolidated School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Red Clay Consolidated School District with test data.
Schools in Red Clay Consolidated School District
27 schoolsElementary Schools15
Middle Schools4
High Schools5
District Details
- State
- Delaware
- City
- Wilmington
- Total Enrollment
- 14,546
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,068
- District spending per student
- $22,094NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Red Clay Consolidated School District?
Red Clay Consolidated School District has 27 schools in total — 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Red Clay Consolidated School District?
The average composite rating for Red Clay Consolidated School District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Red Clay Consolidated School District?
Red Clay Consolidated School District's district-level spending was $22,094 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Red Clay Consolidated School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Red Clay Consolidated School District is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Red Clay Consolidated School District?
Marbrook Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Red Clay Consolidated School District with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Red Clay Consolidated School District?
Across schools in Red Clay Consolidated School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Red Clay Consolidated School District compare to other districts in Delaware?
Red Clay Consolidated School District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.6%
How we rate schools
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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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