Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Kent County Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in DE)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Kent County Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Kent County Community School's student population of 276 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Kent County Community School is 0.65, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
44%
31%
White
39%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Kent County Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John S. Charlton School, Kent County Secondary Ilc by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kent County Community School?
The graduation rate of Kent County Community School is 50%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 85%.
How many students attend Kent County Community School?
276 students attend Kent County Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Kent County Community School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kent County Community School?
Kent County Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kent County Community School offer ?
Kent County Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Kent County Community School part of?
Kent County Community School is part of Capital School District.
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