Summary:
Zip code 19707 (Hockessin, DE) is home to three high-performing schools within the Red Clay Consolidated School District, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade with no high school options in the immediate area.
This is an exceptional educational community, with all three schools significantly outperforming state averages. North Star Elementary School is the clear standout, ranking #2 in Delaware (98th percentile) and maintaining a top-5 position for three consecutive years. It leads the group with the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (6.8% vs. 17.1% statewide) and the best student-teacher ratio at 14.7:1. William F. Cooke Junior Elementary is also a strong performer, ranking 12th statewide (89th percentile) with 4-star ratings, though it slipped slightly from its previous 8th and 7th place finishes. duPont (H.B.) Middle School rounds out the trio with a solid 12th place ranking among Delaware middle schools (80th percentile) and consistent 4-star ratings across all three years.
Test scores tell a remarkable story. North Star's 3rd-grade math proficiency (73.2%) is nearly double the state average (42.7%), and all schools exceed state benchmarks in every subject and grade level. Social Studies is a hidden strength—Cooke's 5th-grade proficiency hits an extraordinary 90.2% versus the 61.9% state average. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low across all three schools (6.8%-8.8%), well under half the state rate, which likely fuels academic success. Interestingly, North Star achieves better outcomes while spending less per student ($13,430) than duPont ($14,489), suggesting efficient resource use. One trend to note: math proficiency dips in middle school (duPont's 6th grade at 43.2%) before climbing back to 52.0% by 8th grade. Families should plan ahead for high school, as students must transition outside the zip code after 8th grade.
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