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W. Reily Brown Elementary School

Elementary School · Caesar Rodney School District

360 Webbs Lane, Dover, DE 19904

Enrollment

512

Student-Teacher

12.8:1

Score

5.3

Grades

1st – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Delaware schools

#161 of 219

In Dover

#12 of 19

public schools

In district

#10 of 14

Caesar Rodney School District

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W. Reily Brown Elementary School

5.3/10

Elementary School in Dover · grades 1st – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About W. Reily Brown Elementary School

W. Reily Brown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dover, DE, part of Caesar Rodney School District. W.

Reily Brown Elementary School serves approximately 512 students, and covers grades 1st-5th, and has a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. W. Reily Brown Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #161 of 219 schools in DE.

Structured state assessment records for W. Reily Brown Elementary School show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.1 pts below district
  • This school 5.3 · Average
  • District avg 6.4
  • DE avg 6.7

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.4% (2025 DESSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.5% (2025 DESSA)
Math vs. State Avg-28 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.6 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 DESSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 DESSA)
vs. Expected-6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$18,253
Chronic Absenteeism24.8%

W. Reily Brown Elementary School — Students at W. Reily Brown Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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Test Scores DE DESSA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 39.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.6% (multi-year state average, 2015-2025)
ELA Proficiency 48.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
48.4% (multi-year state average, 2015-2025)

Based on 89 test records from DE state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
42.5%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
48.9%
ELA
60.2%
2017
Math
50.3%
ELA
61.2%
2018
Math
46.9%
ELA
57.7%
2019
Math
43.7%
ELA
56.2%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
19.5%
ELA
35.2%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
35.8%
2023
Math
20.1%
ELA
30.2%
2024
Math
25.3%
ELA
34.4%
2025
Math
26.4%
ELA
32.4%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.4/10.

How W. Reily Brown Elementary School Compares

See how W. Reily Brown Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.3/10
27th percentile in DE
Academic
5.6/10
Average
Growth
4.4/10
Below Average
Environment
6.9/10
Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
40 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
24.8%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

360 Webbs Lane, Dover, DE 19904

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering W. Reily Brown Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. DOVER FIRST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is W. B. Simpson Elementary School (rated 7.2/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Camden), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Fairview Elementary School (rated 6.7/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Dover, see our Dover schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
CAPITOL BAPTIST SCHOOL Dover 0.4 mi
Caesar Rodney High School Camden 0.9 mi 6.3
DOVER FIRST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Dover 1.0 mi 7.5
Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center Camden 1.0 mi
W. B. Simpson Elementary School Camden 1.0 mi 7.2
Fred Fifer III Middle School Camden 1.2 mi 6.1
Positive Outcomes Charter School Camden 1.6 mi 6.2
Capital Early Childhood Center Dover 1.5 mi 3.5
South Dover Elementary School Dover 1.5 mi 4.5
HOLY CROSS SCHOOL Dover 1.7 mi 6.0
Booker T. Washington Elementary School Dover 1.9 mi 5.1
CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Dover 1.6 mi 7.1
Kent County Community School Dover 2.0 mi 5.8
William Henry Middle School Dover 2.0 mi 4.8
Academy Of Dover Charter School Dover 2.1 mi 5.9
Kent County Secondary ILC Dover 2.2 mi 7.1
Star Hill Elementary School Dover 2.2 mi 2.6
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School Dover 2.2 mi 5.3
Campus Community School Dover 2.3 mi 6.3
Fairview Elementary School Dover 2.7 mi 6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19904 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$66,885

Median Home Value

$281,000

Median Rent

$1,240/mo

Population

38,125

College Educated

27.2%

Homeownership

62%

Avg Commute

25.9 min

Poverty Rate

14.4%

Median Age

40.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about W. Reily Brown Elementary School

What grades does W. Reily Brown Elementary School serve?

W. Reily Brown Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend W. Reily Brown Elementary School?

W. Reily Brown Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at W. Reily Brown Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at W. Reily Brown Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does W. Reily Brown Elementary School rank in DE?

W. Reily Brown Elementary School ranks #161 of 219 schools in DE.

What is W. Reily Brown Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

W. Reily Brown Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 W. Reily Brown Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, W. Reily Brown Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is W. Reily Brown Elementary School a charter school?

No, W. Reily Brown Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is W. Reily Brown Elementary School a Title I school?

No, W. Reily Brown Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
44 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
26 Some Transit
Bike Score
57 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
1st – 5th
Enrollment
512
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.8%

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