Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Delaware Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 311 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Delaware Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delaware Community School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Delaware Community School?
311 students attend Delaware Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Delaware Community School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delaware Community School?
Delaware Community School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Delaware Community School offer ?
Delaware Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Delaware Community School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 311 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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