Serving 451 students in grades 1-5, Brick Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Brick Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Brick Mill Elementary School's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
Brick Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brick Mill Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#85 out of 201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
36%
31%
White
34%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Brick Mill Elementary School is ranked #85 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Brick Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Brick Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Lake Elementary School, Bunker Hill Elementary School, Cedar Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Brick Mill Elementary School?
451 students attend Brick Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Brick Mill Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brick Mill Elementary School?
Brick Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brick Mill Elementary School offer ?
Brick Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Brick Mill Elementary School part of?
Brick Mill Elementary School is part of Appoquinimink School District.
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View the Brick Mill Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Schools closed / offices open
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Schools / offices closed - Spring Break
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
Schools closed / offices open
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
Last day Grade K-11
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
Schools closed / offices open
August 29, 2025 (Friday)
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