Very Good
#44 of 219 schools in DE
Top 20% in state
The Colwyck Center
School · Colonial School District · New Castle, DE
A Colonial School District school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12 Landers Lane, New Castle, DE 19720
- Math 62% proficient (2012)
- Reading 62% proficient (2012)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Colwyck Center score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 62% across the 4-year record (2009–2012).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,909/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,985
Median home value
$242,600
Median rent
$1,282/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19720; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leach (john G.) SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| St Peter Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Harvest Christain Academy, WilmingtonPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| St Elizabeth SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 384 | 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.
Colonial School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #1 of 14
- District spending per student
- $23,018NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Colwyck Center is listed in Colonial School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Colwyck Center
The Colwyck Center is a public school in New Castle, DE, part of Colonial School District, serving approximately 198 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Colwyck Center
What grades does The Colwyck Center serve?
The Colwyck Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend The Colwyck Center?
The Colwyck Center has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Colwyck Center?
The student-teacher ratio at The Colwyck Center is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Colwyck Center rank in DE?
The Colwyck Center ranks #44 of 219 schools in DE.
What is The Colwyck Center's MySchoolScout rating?
The Colwyck Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 The Colwyck Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Colwyck Center has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is The Colwyck Center a charter school?
No, The Colwyck Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Colwyck Center a Title I school?
No, The Colwyck Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.0%
- Phone
- (302) 429-4085
- Area population (ZIP 19720)
- 60,593
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. 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 19720; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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