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Darul Amaanah Academy

Elementary School · Wilmington, DE

A private elementary school in Wilmington, DE serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

408 E.8TH ST, Wilmington, DE 19801

  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in DE.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-2.4 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.2 / 10
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Enrollment34
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in DE

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Darul Amaanah Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 87Very Walkable
  • Transit 61Good Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,289/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmington), 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

$44,505

Median home value

$196,000

Median rent

$1,126/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

29.2%

Poverty rate

28.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Bancroft SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.91–90.1 mi535Compare →
First State Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.9K–80.3 mi643Compare →
Stubbs Early Education CenterEnrollment path unverified2.3PK–K0.3 mi135Compare →
High Road School of DelawarePrivate · tuition5.9private3–120.4 mi90Compare →

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Darul Amaanah Academy is listed in Wilmington, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Darul Amaanah Academy

Darul Amaanah Academy is a private elementary school in Wilmington, DE, serving approximately 34 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 59 private schools in DE.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Darul Amaanah Academy

What grades does Darul Amaanah Academy serve?

Darul Amaanah Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Darul Amaanah Academy?

Darul Amaanah Academy has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Darul Amaanah Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Darul Amaanah Academy is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Darul Amaanah Academy rank in DE?

Darul Amaanah Academy ranks #53 of 59 private schools in DE.

What is Darul Amaanah Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Darul Amaanah Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Darul Amaanah Academy a private school?

Yes, Darul Amaanah Academy is a private coeducational school with a Islamic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Darul Amaanah Academy a religious school?

Darul Amaanah Academy has a Islamic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
34
Gender Split
32% M / 68% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Islamic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
New Castle County
Area population (ZIP 19801)
16,170
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
35
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
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 19801; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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