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#209 of 219 schools in DE
Las Americas Aspira Academy
School · Las Americas Aspira Academy · Newark, DE
A charter school in Newark, DE where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
326 Ruthar Drive, Newark, DE 19711
- Math 19% vs DE 35% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Las Americas Aspira Academy score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 146 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Las Americas Aspira Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$94,455
Median home value
$376,300
Median rent
$1,516/mo
College educated
52.7%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19711; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Brennen School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Meadowood ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 120 | 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.
Las Americas Aspira Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,406NCES 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.
Las Americas Aspira Academy is listed in Las Americas Aspira Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Las Americas Aspira Academy
Las Americas Aspira Academy is a public school in Newark, DE, part of Las Americas Aspira Academy, serving approximately 1,444 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #209 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Las Americas Aspira Academy
What grades does Las Americas Aspira Academy serve?
Las Americas Aspira Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Las Americas Aspira Academy?
Las Americas Aspira Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Americas Aspira Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Americas Aspira Academy is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Las Americas Aspira Academy rank in DE?
Las Americas Aspira Academy ranks #209 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Las Americas Aspira Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Las Americas Aspira Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Las Americas Aspira Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Las Americas Aspira Academy has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Las Americas Aspira Academy a charter school?
Yes, Las Americas Aspira Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Las Americas Aspira Academy a Title I school?
No, Las Americas Aspira Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (302) 292-1463
- Area population (ZIP 19711)
- 49,113
- Area average commute
- 21.8 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 · 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 19711; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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