Average
#132 of 219 schools in DE
Appoquinimink Preschool Center
School · Appoquinimink School District · Middletown, DE
A school in Middletown, DE serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
502 South Broad Street, Middletown, DE 19709
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 12 schools in Middletown.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Appoquinimink Preschool Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,672/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Middletown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$129,971
Median home value
$444,900
Median rent
$1,571/mo
College educated
49.2%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19709; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Annes Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Brick Mill Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–K | 2.0 mi | 299 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Appoquinimink School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #13 of 20
- District spending per student
- $17,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Appoquinimink Preschool Center is listed in Appoquinimink School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Appoquinimink Preschool Center
Appoquinimink Preschool Center is a public school in Middletown, DE, part of Appoquinimink School District, serving approximately 144 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #132 of 219 schools in DE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Appoquinimink Preschool Center
What grades does Appoquinimink Preschool Center serve?
Appoquinimink Preschool Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Appoquinimink Preschool Center?
Appoquinimink Preschool Center has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appoquinimink Preschool Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Appoquinimink Preschool Center is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Appoquinimink Preschool Center rank in DE?
Appoquinimink Preschool Center ranks #132 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Appoquinimink Preschool Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Appoquinimink Preschool Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Appoquinimink Preschool Center a charter school?
No, Appoquinimink Preschool Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Appoquinimink Preschool Center a Title I school?
No, Appoquinimink Preschool Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- New Castle County
- Phone
- (302) 376-4400
- Area population (ZIP 19709)
- 50,542
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19709; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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