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#218 of 219 schools in DE
Star Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · Caesar Rodney School District · Dover, DE
A Caesar Rodney School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
594 Voshells Mill/Star Hill Ro, Dover, DE 19901
- Math 28% vs DE 38% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Star Hill Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 26% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 74 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Star Hill Elementary 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,102/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dover), 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
$63,891
Median home value
$258,400
Median rent
$1,353/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19901; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central De Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| John S. Charlton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Capitol Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 26 | 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
- #14 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
Star Hill Elementary School is listed in Caesar Rodney School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Star Hill Elementary School
Star Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dover, DE, part of Caesar Rodney School District, serving approximately 124 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Star Hill Elementary School
What grades does Star Hill Elementary School serve?
Star Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Star Hill Elementary School?
Star Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Star Hill Elementary School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Star Hill Elementary School rank in DE?
Star Hill Elementary School ranks #218 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Star Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Star Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Star Hill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Star Hill Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Star Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Star Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Star Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Star Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 124
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Phone
- (302) 697-6117
- Area population (ZIP 19901)
- 39,149
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 19901; 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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