Needs Improvement
#216 of 219 schools in DE
Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy
Elementary School · Red Clay Consolidated School District · Wilmington, DE
A Red Clay Consolidated School District elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 West 18th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
- Math 18% vs DE 37% (2015)
- Reading 21% vs DE 55% (2015)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2015 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2012, to 20% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 19 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Temple Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| First State SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–10 | 0.3 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Kuumba Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| First State Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 643 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Red Clay Consolidated School District
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #26 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
Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy is listed in Red Clay Consolidated School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy
Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy is a public elementary school in Wilmington, DE, part of Red Clay Consolidated School District, serving approximately 394 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #216 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy
What grades does Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy serve?
Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy?
Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy rank in DE?
Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy ranks #216 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy a charter school?
No, Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy a Title I school?
No, Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.3%
- Phone
- (302) 651-2710
- 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 · 2015 DESSA · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 DESSA. 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 · 2015 DESSA · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 DESSA. 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 19802; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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