Below Average
#175 of 219 schools in DE
Delaware School for the Deaf
School · Christina School District · Newark, DE
A Christina School District school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
630 East Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 19713
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Delaware School for the Deaf score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (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 28 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Delaware School for the Deaf sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brennen School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Christina Early Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK | 0.2 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Las Americas Aspira AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–12 | 0.9 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
- #24 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
Delaware School for the Deaf is listed in Christina School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Delaware School for the Deaf
Delaware School for the Deaf is a public school in Newark, DE, part of Christina School District, serving approximately 124 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Delaware School for the Deaf
What grades does Delaware School for the Deaf serve?
Delaware School for the Deaf serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Delaware School for the Deaf?
Delaware School for the Deaf has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delaware School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Delaware School for the Deaf is 3.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Delaware School for the Deaf rank in DE?
Delaware School for the Deaf ranks #175 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Delaware School for the Deaf's MySchoolScout rating?
Delaware School for the Deaf has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Delaware School for the Deaf?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Delaware School for the Deaf has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Delaware School for the Deaf a charter school?
No, Delaware School for the Deaf is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Delaware School for the Deaf a Title I school?
No, Delaware School for the Deaf is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 124
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (302) 454-2301
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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