The Central School
The Central School
About This School
Preschool | Grades 6-12 | Red Clay
The Central School is located in Wilmington, DE and is one of 27 schools in Red Clay School District. It is a alt. school that serves 164 students in grades 6-12.
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
The Central School did not make AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Delaware in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See The Central School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, The Central School had 8 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about The Central School's students and teachers. more
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
The Central School did not make AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Delaware in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See The Central School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, The Central School had 8 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about The Central School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
1621 Telegraph Rd, Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5550
Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Stanton Middle School 0.1 miles |  |
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| St John The Beloved School 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| John Dickinson High School 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| Meadowood Program 1.7 miles | n/a | |
| Delcastle Technical High School 1.7 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 164
26%
74%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, The Central School had 79% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Delaware had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
57%
White
23%
Hispanic
20%
Red Clay District Spending
$11,834Per Pupil
The Red Clay spends $11,834 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Red Clay District
8:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, The Central School had 8 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the DSTP
What is it?
The Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading and math grades 2 through 10, in grades 3 through 10 in writing, and in grades 4, 6, 8, and 11 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students in grades 3-11 are scored at five levels: distinguished, exceeds the standard, meets the standard, below the standard and well below the standard. The goal is for students to score at or above meet or exceed the standard level.
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TestRating
1 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Delaware, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2009 Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) Results for all subjects tested.
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