Excellent
#14 of 219 schools in DE
Top 6% in state
Linden Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · Red Clay Consolidated School District · Wilmington, DE
A Red Clay Consolidated School District elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3415 Skyline Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808
- Math 65% vs DE 38% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Linden Hill Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 90 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Linden Hill Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$92,883
Median home value
$309,700
Median rent
$1,357/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19808; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| Limestone Hills Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| The Independence SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Wilson (etta J.) Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 275 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Red Clay Consolidated School District
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #4 of 26
- District spending per student
- $22,094NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Linden Hill Elementary School is listed in Red Clay Consolidated School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Linden Hill Elementary School
Linden Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wilmington, DE, part of Red Clay Consolidated School District, serving approximately 547 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Linden Hill Elementary School
What grades does Linden Hill Elementary School serve?
Linden Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Linden Hill Elementary School?
Linden Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden Hill Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Linden Hill Elementary School rank in DE?
Linden Hill Elementary School ranks #14 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Linden Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Linden Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Linden Hill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Linden Hill Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Linden Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Linden Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Linden Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Linden Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (302) 454-3406
- Area population (ZIP 19808)
- 38,334
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 19808; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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