McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

Summary:

McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newark, Delaware, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Christina School District. The school's diverse student population includes 33.64% White, 38.79% African American, 18.48% Hispanic, 5.15% Asian, 0.3% Native American, and 3.64% two or more races.

While McVey Elementary's performance on standardized tests like the Smarter Balanced Assessments and DeSSA Science is generally below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, the school shows some interesting patterns in student group performance. African American students at McVey rank 20th out of 62 Delaware elementary schools, with a 4-star rating, while White students rank 66th out of 73 with a 1-star rating. Additionally, low socioeconomic status students at McVey perform better than the overall student population, ranking 19th out of 66 Delaware elementary schools with a 4-star rating.

Compared to nearby schools in the Christina School District, Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School and West Park Place Elementary School consistently outperform McVey Elementary on standardized tests and have higher statewide rankings. Additionally, while McVey Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending of $19,047 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.2, these factors do not seem to translate into better academic outcomes for the students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 908 Janice Drive
       Newark, DE  19713-4099


(302) 454-2145

District: Christina School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
65th of 106 Delaware Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,047 Help


Students who attend McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
High:    Glasgow High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  330

Racial breakdown:

African American:
38.8%
White:
33.6%
Hispanic:
18.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School ranks worse than 61.3% of elementary schools in Delaware. It also ranks 9th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Christina School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.12. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38.8%), White (33.6%), Hispanic (18.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School is 11.2, which is the 7th best among 14 elementary schools in the Christina School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School is $19,047, which is the 6th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Christina School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School 65th of 106 Delaware public elementary schools. (See McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Christina School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Christina School District 18th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 37.20 64th 91 29.7%
2012 34.43 69th 90 23.3%
2013 36.50 64th 91 29.7%
2015 22.71 88th 108 18.5%
2016 32.95 65th 86 24.4%
2017 29.57 65th 86 24.4%
2018 32.29 59th 85 30.6%
2019 49.68 57th 105 45.7%
2021 46.48 42nd 95 55.8%
2022 46.04 53rd 104 49.0%
2023 52.32 44th 103 57.3%
2024 36.12 65th 106 38.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.30 29th 92 68.5%
2022 51.82 27th 62 56.5%
2023 68.61 14th 66 78.8%
2024 57.76 19th 66 71.2%
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Rank History for Female students at McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.05 50th 99 49.5%
2021 45.09 32nd 67 52.2%
2022 35.35 60th 90 33.3%
2023 44.22 51st 89 42.7%
2024 24.09 76th 97 21.6%
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Rank History for Male students at McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.69 60th 99 39.4%
2021 32.59 45th 67 32.8%
2022 44.22 48th 90 46.7%
2023 48.61 41st 89 53.9%
2024 53.47 38th 97 60.8%
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Rank History for African American students at McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.81 32nd 72 55.6%
2021 68.99 4th 22 81.8%
2022 43.89 36th 60 40.0%
2023 55.77 24th 60 60.0%
2024 58.39 20th 62 67.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 42.87 21st 36 41.7%
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Rank History for White students at McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 56.57 33rd 75 56.0%
2024 17.24 66th 73 9.6%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 552 163 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 730
1989 568 185 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 776
1990 441 149 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1991 399 182 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1992 416 158 2 18 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1993 427 132 2 27 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1994 472 143 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 632
1995 455 160 15 13 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1996 455 160 15 13 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1997 445 161 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 622
1998 425 170 2 27 1 n/a n/a 0 625
1999 433 206 9 34 0 n/a n/a 0 682
2000 405 194 9 33 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2001 410 219 20 36 0 n/a n/a 0 685
2002 362 137 15 35 1 n/a n/a 0 550
2003 362 137 15 35 1 n/a n/a 0 550
2004 348 145 18 48 2 n/a n/a 0 561
2005 342 156 18 59 2 n/a n/a 0 577
2006 323 135 17 46 1 n/a n/a 0 522
2007 314 130 24 54 4 n/a n/a 0 526
2008 265 116 23 84 2 n/a n/a 0 490
2009 270 156 20 131 4 n/a n/a 0 581
2010 176 144 18 56 2 n/a n/a 0 396
2011 211 171 22 63 2 0 6 0 475
2012 188 138 16 62 0 1 9 0 414
2013 192 133 14 77 0 0 16 0 432
2014 193 134 17 80 0 0 21 0 445
2015 181 135 19 101 0 0 21 0 457
2016 178 148 25 86 0 0 23 0 460
2017 144 138 19 83 0 0 20 0 404
2018 117 135 28 89 0 0 25 0 394
2019 106 133 19 75 0 0 28 0 361
2020 100 123 17 80 0 1 25 0 346
2021 103 112 16 79 0 0 22 0 332
2022 119 107 18 80 0 0 19 0 343
2023 111 128 17 61 1 0 12 0 330

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 730 35.5 20.5 13.6
1989 776 36.5 21.2 16.2
1990 599 36.5 16.4 30.9
1991 598 33.0 18.1 28.4
1992 594 32.0 18.5 33.5
1993 588 33.0 17.8 35.2
1994 632 35.5 17.8 30.7
1995 643 37.0 17.4 31.9
1996 643 37.0 17.4 31.9
1997 622 34.0 18.3 31.5
1998 625 36.5 17.1 32.5
1999 682 39.0 17.5 36.8
2000 641 38.1 16.8 34.8
2001 685 42.1 16.3 34.3
2002 550 39.0 14.1 38.9
2003 550 39.0 14.1 38.9
2004 561 36.0 15.6 29.6
2005 577 39.5 14.6 46.1
2006 522 38.0 13.7 44.6
2007 526 34.5 15.2 34.6
2008 490 34.0 14.4 37.1
2009 581 40.0 14.5 59.4
2010 396 29.0 13.6 62.9
2011 475 30.0 15.8 60
2012 414 32.0 12.9 61.6
2013 432 34.0 12.7 66.7
2014 445 36.0 12.3 50.8
2015 457 34.0 13.4 45.5
2016 460 26.0 17.6 49.1
2017 404 28.0 14.4 n/a
2018 394 29.0 13.5 n/a
2019 361 31.0 11.6 n/a
2020 346 33.0 10.4 n/a
2021 332 28.4 11.6 n/a
2022 343 29.4 11.6 n/a
2023 330 29.4 11.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 730 35.5 20.5 13.6
1989 776 36.5 21.2 16.2
1990 599 36.5 16.4 30.9
1991 598 33.0 18.1 28.4
1992 594 32.0 18.5 33.5
1993 588 33.0 17.8 35.2
1994 632 35.5 17.8 30.7
1995 643 37.0 17.4 31.9
1996 643 37.0 17.4 31.9
1997 622 34.0 18.3 31.5
1998 625 36.5 17.1 32.5
1999 682 39.0 17.5 36.8
2000 641 38.1 16.8 34.8
2001 685 42.1 16.3 34.3
2002 550 39.0 14.1 38.9
2003 550 39.0 14.1 38.9
2004 561 36.0 15.6 29.6
2005 577 39.5 14.6 46.1
2006 522 38.0 13.7 44.6
2007 526 34.5 15.2 34.6
2008 490 34.0 14.4 37.1
2009 581 40.0 14.5 59.4
2010 396 29.0 13.6 62.9
2011 475 30.0 15.8 60
2012 414 32.0 12.9 61.6
2013 432 34.0 12.7 66.7
2014 445 36.0 12.3 50.8
2015 457 34.0 13.4 45.5
2016 460 26.0 17.6 49.1
2017 404 28.0 14.4 n/a
2018 394 29.0 13.5 n/a
2019 361 31.0 11.6 n/a
2020 346 33.0 10.4 n/a
2021 332 28.4 11.6 n/a
2022 343 29.4 11.6 n/a
2023 330 29.4 11.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,049 (5.5%) $23,054 (121.0%) $19,047

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 57th of 105 Elementary schoolsRanks 44th of 103 Elementary schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School)5036.2
 13.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Christina School District)4532.6
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)50.538.4
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School)61.431.3
 30.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Christina School District)54.835.1
 19.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Delaware)5342.2
 10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School)33.933.9
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Christina School District)41.833.1
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)53.539.9
 13.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School)42.630.4
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Christina School District)44.432.4
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)50.839.1
 11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School)61.656
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Christina School District)47.141.1
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)56.944.1
 12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School)50.748
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Christina School District)38.227.1
 11.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)44.432.3
 12.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students361330
 8.6%
African American133128
 3.8%
American Indian01
Asian1917
 10.5%
Hispanic7561
 18.7%
Pacific Islander00
White106111
 4.7%
Two or More Races2812
 57.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 330 students attended McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School.

Students at McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School are 39% African American, 34% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School ranks 65th of 106 Delaware elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
High : Glasgow High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

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