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Kent County Secondary Ilc vs. John S. Charlton School

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School Overview

School
Kent County Secondary Ilc
631 Ridgley Street- Suite 19
Dover, DE 19904
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
John S. Charlton School
278 Sorghum Mill Rd.
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Kent County Secondary Ilc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 86 students in grades 6-12, Kent County Secondary Ilc ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, John S. Charlton School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
6-12
PK-12
Total Students
86 students
260 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kent County Secondary Ilc over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John S. Charlton School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
71% | 29%
70% | 30%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kent County Secondary Ilc.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John S. Charlton School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kent County Secondary Ilc over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John S. Charlton School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kent County Secondary Ilc with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Capital School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John S. Charlton School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Caesar Rodney School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#35 out of 199 schools in DE
(Top 20%)
#182 out of 199 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kent County Secondary Ilc, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John S. Charlton School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 20% in DE)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kent County Secondary Ilc who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Capital School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John S. Charlton School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Caesar Rodney School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 30% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kent County Secondary Ilc who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Capital School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John S. Charlton School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Caesar Rodney School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 1% in DE)(20-21 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John S. Charlton School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Caesar Rodney School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Bottom 50% in DE)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kent County Secondary Ilc with the average graduation rate observed in the Capital School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of John S. Charlton School with the average graduation rate observed in the Caesar Rodney School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kent County Secondary Ilc by grade.
This chart displays the students of John S. Charlton School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
1
Kindergarten Students
-
7
Grade 1 Students
-
19
Grade 2 Students
-
29
Grade 3 Students
-
19
Grade 4 Students
-
10
Grade 5 Students
-
16
Grade 6 Students
4
14
Grade 7 Students
5
8
Grade 8 Students
13
17
Grade 9 Students
19
15
Grade 10 Students
21
12
Grade 11 Students
17
12
Grade 12 Students
7
81

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John S. Charlton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Caesar Rodney School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kent County Secondary Ilc, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Capital School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John S. Charlton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Caesar Rodney School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
59%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kent County Secondary Ilc, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Capital School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John S. Charlton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Caesar Rodney School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
33%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kent County Secondary Ilc, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Capital School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John S. Charlton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Caesar Rodney School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kent County Secondary Ilc, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Capital School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John S. Charlton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Caesar Rodney School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kent County Secondary Ilc, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Capital School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John S. Charlton School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Caesar Rodney School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kent County Secondary Ilc, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Capital School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John S. Charlton School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Caesar Rodney School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(12-13 School Year Data)
7%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kent County Secondary Ilc, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Capital School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John S. Charlton School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Caesar Rodney School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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