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#164 of 219 schools in DE
Brennen School (the)
School · Christina School District · Newark, DE
A Christina School District school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
144 Brennen Drive, Newark, DE 19713
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Brennen School (the) score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 10% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Brennen School (the) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,311/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newark), 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
$72,850
Median home value
$267,500
Median rent
$1,293/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19713; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Early Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK | 0.2 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Delaware School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Las Americas Aspira AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,444 | Compare → |
| Douglass SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 2–12 | Not available | 91 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Christina School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #23 of 27
- District spending per student
- $33,954NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brennen School (the) is listed in Christina School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brennen School (the)
Brennen School (the) is a public school in Newark, DE, part of Christina School District, serving approximately 458 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brennen School (the)
What grades does Brennen School (the) serve?
Brennen School (the) serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Brennen School (the)?
Brennen School (the) has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brennen School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Brennen School (the) is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brennen School (the) rank in DE?
Brennen School (the) ranks #164 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Brennen School (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Brennen School (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Brennen School (the)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brennen School (the) has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brennen School (the) a charter school?
No, Brennen School (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brennen School (the) a Title I school?
No, Brennen School (the) is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (302) 292-6021
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 19713)
- 30,549
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 19713; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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