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#95 of 219 schools in DE
Top 43% in state
Providence Creek Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Providence Creek Academy Charter School · Clayton, DE
A charter elementary school in Clayton, DE where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
273 West Duck Creek Road, Clayton, DE 19938
- Math 43% vs DE 35% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Providence Creek Academy Charter School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2022, reaching 49% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 150 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Providence Creek Academy Charter 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average616/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clayton), 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
$96,338
Median home value
$335,800
Median rent
$1,624/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
88.5%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19938; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| North Smyrna Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–3 | 1.9 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Smyrna Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–3 | 2.0 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Sunnyside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–4 | 2.4 mi | 529 | 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.
Providence Creek Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,967NCES 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.
Providence Creek Academy Charter School is listed in Providence Creek Academy Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Providence Creek Academy Charter School
Providence Creek Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Clayton, DE, part of Providence Creek Academy Charter School, serving approximately 741 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Providence Creek Academy Charter School
What grades does Providence Creek Academy Charter School serve?
Providence Creek Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Providence Creek Academy Charter School?
Providence Creek Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 741 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Providence Creek Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Providence Creek Academy Charter School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Providence Creek Academy Charter School rank in DE?
Providence Creek Academy Charter School ranks #95 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Providence Creek Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Providence Creek Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Providence Creek Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Providence Creek Academy Charter School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Providence Creek Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Providence Creek Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Providence Creek Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Providence Creek Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 741
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (302) 653-6276
- Area population (ZIP 19938)
- 9,867
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 19938; 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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