Elementary Schools in Christina School District

The Christina School District in Delaware is home to 16 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade, with one school (The Bayard School) serving grades 1-8. While the district as a whole is ranked 18 out of 32 districts in Delaware and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, a few standout schools within the district are consistently performing well above the state and district averages.

The top-performing elementary schools in the district include West Park Place Elementary School, which ranks 19th out of 106 schools in the state, and Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School, which ranks 15th. Both schools have impressive test scores, with over 50% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Another high-performing school is Downes (John R.) Elementary School, which ranks 30th out of 106 schools and consistently maintains high proficiency rates in ELA and Math.

However, the district also faces some challenges, with several schools exhibiting high chronic absenteeism rates, such as Stubbs Early Education Center at 45.9% and Oberle (William) Elementary at 28.2%. Additionally, there appears to be a correlation between the racial makeup of a school and its academic performance, with more diverse schools tending to have higher proficiency rates. The district will need to address these disparities and implement targeted interventions to ensure all students have access to a quality education.