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#26 of 199 schools in DE

Top 13% in state

Linden Hill Elementary School

Elementary School · Red Clay Consolidated School District

3415 Skyline Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808

547
Students
15.2:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 5th
Grades Served
Top 13%
in DE

About Linden Hill Elementary School

Linden Hill Elementary School serves 547 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Wilmington's established suburban community. With 36 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a comfortable 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio that supports personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.8 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking as the 19th best elementary school out of 220 in Delaware, placing it in the 92nd percentile statewide.

Students show solid achievement across core subjects, with 68% performing at or above proficient levels in English Language Arts and reading, and 65% meeting proficiency standards in mathematics. Linden Hill Elementary sits in the heart of a thriving suburban neighborhood where families value education highly. The surrounding 19808 zip code area reflects this commitment, with 40% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a median household income of $91,847.

The community enjoys relative economic stability, with a low poverty rate of 6.8% and median home values around $296,900. Located on Skyline Drive, Linden Hill Elementary serves as an academic cornerstone in this well-established Delaware community, where nearly 38,000 residents benefit from the advantages of suburban living while maintaining proximity to Wilmington's urban amenities.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-2.3 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.8Exceptional36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65%
Reading/ELA Proficiency68%
Overall Proficiency67%
Expected (poverty-adj.)38%
vs. Expected+28.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment3.8Fair29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1

Linden Hill Elementary School — Students at Linden Hill Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

0.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores DE EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 62.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 68.3%
School
State
N/A

Based on 6 test records from DE state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

📉 Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2019
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
68%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.

How Linden Hill Elementary School Compares

See how Linden Hill Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.1/10
87th percentile in DE
Academic
9.8/10
9.8/10
Growth
7.1/10
Above average
Environment
3.8/10
Below average

Location

3415 Skyline Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Skyline Middle School Wilmington 0.7 mi 5.5
Heritage Elementary School Wilmington 0.9 mi 7.2
Dickinson (John) School Wilmington 1.1 mi 4.5
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School Newark 1.4 mi 5.6
Forest Oak Elementary School Newark 2.1 mi 7.3
Meadowood Program Newark 2.1 mi 6.2
McKean (Thomas) High School Wilmington 2.2 mi 5.6
Shue-Medill Middle School Newark 2.6 mi 6.0
North Star Elementary School Hockessin 2.5 mi 7.2
Brandywine Springs School Wilmington 2.2 mi 4.5
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary Hockessin 2.6 mi 7.1
Red Clay Early Years Program Wilmington 2.6 mi 6.0
Stanton Middle School Wilmington 2.6 mi 4.6
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Newark 3.2 mi 4.0
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School Newark 3.2 mi 7.1
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School Wilmington 2.9 mi 4.9
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School Newark 3.7 mi 5.6
Delaware School for the Deaf Newark 4.2 mi 6.3
Brennen School (The) Newark 4.2 mi 6.6
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School Newark 4.3 mi 4.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2018-2022)

Census data for ZIP 19808 (ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$91,847

Median Home Value

$296,900

Median Rent

$1,299/mo

Population

38,107

College Educated

39.8%

Homeownership

78.9%

Avg Commute

24.7 min

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Median Age

42.8

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Downes (John R.) Elementary School Newark, DE 7.1
Lake Forest South Elementary School Harrington, DE 7.1
Major George S. Welch Elementary School Dover, DE 7.1
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary Hockessin, DE 7.1
Lord Baltimore Elementary School Ocean View, DE 7.0
Carrcroft Elementary School Wilmington, DE 7.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Linden Hill Elementary School

What grades does Linden Hill Elementary School serve?

Linden Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Linden Hill Elementary School?

Linden Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Hill Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Linden Hill Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Linden Hill Elementary School rank in DE?

Linden Hill Elementary School is ranked #26 out of 199 schools in DE.

What is Linden Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Linden Hill Elementary School has a composite rating of 7.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

What are the test scores at Linden Hill Elementary School?

Based on the most recent state assessment data, Linden Hill Elementary School has 62.3% math proficiency and 68.3% reading/ELA proficiency.

Is Linden Hill Elementary School a charter school?

No, Linden Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Linden Hill Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Linden Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
547
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
New Castle County
Data Year
2023–2024

How We Rate Schools

Our ratings combine academic performance, growth, equity, and school environment into a single 1-10 score using publicly available data.

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES CCD (SY 2022-23) Test Scores: DE EDFACTS (2021-22) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2018-2022) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details