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#102 of 219 schools in DE
Top 46% in state
East Side Charter School
Elementary School · East Side Charter School · Wilmington, DE
A charter elementary school in Wilmington, DE where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3000 North Claymont Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
- Math 25% vs DE 33% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Side Charter School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2022, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 113 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where East Side Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$54,370
Median home value
$188,400
Median rent
$1,236/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
47.6%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Promise SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Edison (thomas A.) Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Maranatha Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Harlan (david W. ) Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 343 | 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.
East Side Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,684NCES 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.
East Side Charter School is listed in East Side Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Side Charter School
East Side Charter School is a public elementary school in Wilmington, DE, part of East Side Charter School, serving approximately 446 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Side Charter School
What grades does East Side Charter School serve?
East Side Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend East Side Charter School?
East Side Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Side Charter School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Side Charter School rank in DE?
East Side Charter School ranks #102 of 219 schools in DE.
What is East Side Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Side Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 East Side Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Side Charter School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Side Charter School a charter school?
Yes, East Side Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is East Side Charter School a Title I school?
No, East Side Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 87.4%
- Phone
- (302) 762-5834
- Area population (ZIP 19802)
- 25,670
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 19802; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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