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Phillis Wheatley Elementary School

48 Church Street
Bridgeville, DE 19933
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 581 students in grades 3-5, Phillis Wheatley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 581 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 50% in DE
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School's student population of 581 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
581 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (DE)
#80 out of 201 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
24%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Phillis Wheatley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Delaware.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phillis Wheatley Elementary School's ranking?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School is ranked #80 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Phillis Wheatley Elementary School?
581 students attend Phillis Wheatley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Phillis Wheatley Elementary School offer ?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Phillis Wheatley Elementary School part of?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School is part of Woodbridge School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day for Seniors
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
Students Last Day K-11, End MP 4
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 581 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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