Summary:
The 19802 zip code area of Wilmington, Delaware is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 middle school, spanning two school districts - Brandywine School District and Red Clay Consolidated School District. While the schools show varying levels of performance, a few stand out - duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School is the highest ranked in the area, East Side Charter School has the strongest test scores, and Harlan (David W.) Elementary School has the highest 3rd grade proficiency rates.
The data reveals significant achievement gaps between the charter schools and the traditional public schools, with the charter schools outperforming their counterparts. However, all schools in the 19802 zip code area struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates of 20.4%, which likely impacts student learning and achievement. Spending per student varies, ranging from $12,255 at Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School to $23,146 at Warner Elementary School, with most schools spending around $18,000-$20,000 per student.
The two school districts represented, Brandywine and Red Clay, show some differences in performance, with Brandywine's duPont Middle School outperforming the Red Clay elementary schools on most metrics. Addressing the challenges of chronic absenteeism and achievement gaps will be crucial for improving educational outcomes in this community.
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