Serving 18 students in grades Kindergarten-10, First State School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DE
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
First State School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
First State School's student population of 18 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
First State School ranks within the top 20% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of First State School is 0.61, 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
#35 out of 199 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
56%
31%
White
22%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First State School's ranking?
First State School is ranked #35 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are First State School often compared to?
First State Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pyle (Sarah) Academy 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 31% DE state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of First State School?
The graduation rate of First State School is 50%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 86%.
How many students attend First State School?
18 students attend First State School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of First State School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of First State School?
First State School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does First State School offer ?
First State School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is First State School part of?
First State School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
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