Summary:
The city of Hockessin, Delaware is home to three high-performing schools that serve students from elementary through middle school grades. The two top-ranked elementary schools, North Star Elementary School and William F. Cooke Junior Elementary, consistently rank among the best in the state, while the duPont (H.B.) Middle School also performs well above district and state averages.
North Star Elementary and William F. Cooke Junior Elementary are both 5-star rated schools that have maintained this top ranking for the past three school years. Their students demonstrate significantly higher proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies compared to the Red Clay Consolidated School District and the state of Delaware. The middle school, duPont (H.B.), also outperforms the district and state in most subject areas, particularly in English Language Arts.
While the schools in Hockessin have impressive academic achievements, they do face a challenge with higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates of 20.4% across all three institutions. Additionally, the middle school spends more per student ($14,489) compared to the elementary schools ($13,430 and $13,167), which may contribute to its strong performance. Overall, the data indicates that Hockessin's educational system is providing a high-quality learning environment for students from elementary through middle school grades.
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