Needs Improvement
#217 of 219 schools in DE
John S. Charlton School
School · Caesar Rodney School District · Camden, DE
A Caesar Rodney School District school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
278 Sorghum Mill Rd., Camden, DE 19934
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at John S. Charlton School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 12% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 26 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where John S. Charlton School 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Camden), 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
$79,100
Median home value
$311,200
Median rent
$1,510/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19934; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Capitol Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Capital Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK | 4.0 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Kent County Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 273 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Caesar Rodney School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #13 of 14
- District spending per student
- $18,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
John S. Charlton School is listed in Caesar Rodney School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John S. Charlton School
John S. Charlton School is a public school in Camden, DE, part of Caesar Rodney School District, serving approximately 260 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #217 of 219 schools in DE.
State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John S. Charlton School
What grades does John S. Charlton School serve?
John S. Charlton School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend John S. Charlton School?
John S. Charlton School has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John S. Charlton School?
The student-teacher ratio at John S. Charlton School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John S. Charlton School rank in DE?
John S. Charlton School ranks #217 of 219 schools in DE.
What is John S. Charlton School's MySchoolScout rating?
John S. Charlton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 John S. Charlton School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John S. Charlton School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John S. Charlton School a charter school?
No, John S. Charlton School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John S. Charlton School a Title I school?
No, John S. Charlton School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (302) 698-4800
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 19934)
- 13,579
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 19934; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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