Serving 1,032 students in grades 6-12, Dickinson (John) School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 1,032 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in DE)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Dickinson (John) School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickinson (John) School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Dickinson (John) School is ranked #112 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dickinson (John) School?
The graduation rate of Dickinson (John) School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dickinson (John) School?
1,032 students attend Dickinson (John) School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Dickinson (John) School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dickinson (John) School?
Dickinson (John) School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dickinson (John) School offer ?
Dickinson (John) School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Dickinson (John) School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 1,032 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
