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#97 of 219 schools in DE
Top 44% in state
Douglass School
School · Christina School District · Wilmington, DE
A Christina School District school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1800 Prospect Road, Wilmington, DE 19805
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Douglass School score 25% 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 20 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 22 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Douglass School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$56,708
Median home value
$220,200
Median rent
$1,203/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Odyssey Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 2,192 | Compare → |
| First State SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–10 | 1.9 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| High Road School of DelawarePrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 3–12 | 2.0 mi | 90 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Christina School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #18 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
Douglass School is listed in Christina School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Douglass School
Douglass School is a public school in Wilmington, DE, part of Christina School District, serving approximately 91 students in grades 2nd-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Douglass School
What grades does Douglass School serve?
Douglass School serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend Douglass School?
Douglass School has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.
How does Douglass School rank in DE?
Douglass School ranks #97 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Douglass School's MySchoolScout rating?
Douglass School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Douglass School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglass School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Douglass School a charter school?
No, Douglass School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Douglass School a Title I school?
No, Douglass School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 91
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- New Castle County
- Phone
- (302) 429-4146
- Area population (ZIP 19805)
- 40,315
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 19805; 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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