Serving 610 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Star Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
North Star Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Star Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend North Star Elementary School?
610 students attend North Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of North Star Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Star Elementary School?
North Star Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Star Elementary School offer ?
North Star Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is North Star Elementary School part of?
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