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#167 of 219 schools in DE
Early College School at Del State
High School · Early College High School at Del State · Dover, DE
An Early College High School at Del State charter high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1570 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901
- Math 17% vs DE 33% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Early College School at Del State score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2022, to 23% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* 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 Early College School at Del State sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,102/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dover), 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
$63,891
Median home value
$258,400
Median rent
$1,353/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19901; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County Secondary IlcEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–12 | 2.2 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Kent County Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Dover High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,867 | Compare → |
| Capitol Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 26 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Early College High School at Del State
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,788NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Early College School at Del State is listed in Early College High School at Del State; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Early College School at Del State
Early College School at Del State is a public high school in Dover, DE, part of Early College High School at Del State, serving approximately 533 students in grades 7th-12th with a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Early College School at Del State
What grades does Early College School at Del State serve?
Early College School at Del State serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Early College School at Del State?
Early College School at Del State has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College School at Del State?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College School at Del State is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early College School at Del State rank in DE?
Early College School at Del State ranks #167 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Early College School at Del State's MySchoolScout rating?
Early College School at Del State has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Early College School at Del State?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Early College School at Del State has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Early College School at Del State a charter school?
Yes, Early College School at Del State is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Early College School at Del State a Title I school?
No, Early College School at Del State is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 533
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (302) 857-3510
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19901)
- 39,149
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 19901; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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