Serving 555 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Linden Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher 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 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Linden Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Linden Hill Elementary School's student population of 555 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
Linden Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linden Hill Elementary 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 201 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
4%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
15%
31%
White
49%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Linden Hill Elementary School is ranked #5 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Linden Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Linden Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Star Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Linden Hill Elementary School?
555 students attend Linden Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Linden Hill Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linden Hill Elementary School?
Linden Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Linden Hill Elementary School offer ?
Linden Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Linden Hill Elementary School part of?
Linden Hill Elementary School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
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View the Linden Hill Elementary School below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed
November 04, 2024 (Monday)
Parent Teacher Conferences(Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Professional Learning Day (Schools Closed)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Winter Break (Schools Closed)
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Winter Break (Schools Closed)
December 24, 2024 (Tuesday)
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