East Side Charter School

Summary:

East Side Charter School is a public charter elementary and middle school located in Wilmington, Delaware, serving 472 students from kindergarten to 8th grade, with a predominantly African American student population.

Despite its location, East Side Charter School has struggled significantly with academic performance, ranking among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Delaware. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 10.64% of 3rd-grade students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.45%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has also been alarmingly high, reaching 78.1% in the 2022-2023 school year, far exceeding the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School, Mount Pleasant Elementary School, and Lombardy Elementary School.

The data suggests that East Side Charter School faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its predominantly African American and low-income student population. Addressing the school's chronic absenteeism and implementing more effective instructional strategies and support systems will be crucial to improving academic achievement. Collaboration with nearby high-performing schools or districts, such as Red Clay Consolidated School District and Brandywine School District, could also provide valuable insights and best practices to help East Side Charter School better serve its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 3000 North Claymont Street
       Wilmington, DE  19802


(302) 762-5834

District: East Side Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
93rd of 106 Delaware Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,093 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  472

Racial breakdown:

African American:
93.9%
Hispanic:
3.6%
White:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Compare Details East Side Charter School ranks worse than 87.7% of elementary schools in Delaware. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.62. (See more...)
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Compare Details East Side Charter School ranks worse than 59.3% of middle schools in Delaware. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.6. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93.9%), Hispanic (3.6%), White (1.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Side Charter School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Side Charter School is $18,093.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Side Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Side Charter School 93rd of 106 Delaware public elementary schools. (See East Side Charter School in the ranking list.)

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African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks East Side Charter School 32nd of 54 Delaware public middle schools. (See East Side Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:


East Side Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Side Charter School 25th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Side Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at East Side Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 13.61 97th 108 10.2%
2019 4.28 103rd 105 1.9%
2022 10.62 94th 104 9.6%
2023 14.07 91st 103 11.7%
2024 13.62 93rd 106 12.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at East Side Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.25 89th 92 3.3%
2022 17.83 57th 62 8.1%
2023 25.86 52nd 66 21.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at East Side Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.51 71st 72 1.4%
2023 25.01 49th 60 18.3%
2024 23.59 54th 62 12.9%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for East Side Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at East Side Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 17.58 41st 49 16.3%
2019 8.13 48th 52 7.7%
2022 24.47 39th 51 23.5%
2023 27.71 39th 53 26.4%
2024 37.60 32nd 54 40.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at East Side Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.42 22nd 38 42.1%
2023 50.33 14th 40 65.0%
2024 58.97 14th 39 64.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at East Side Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.41 19th 50 62.0%
2024 53.26 19th 49 61.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at East Side Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.54 45th 50 10.0%
2024 31.48 34th 49 30.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at East Side Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.58 36th 44 18.2%
2023 44.21 22nd 43 48.8%
2024 52.50 16th 42 61.9%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

East Side Charter School Test Scores
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Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Side Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 0 75 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1999 0 75 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 80
2000 0 60 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 67
2001 0 77 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 83
2002 0 107 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2003 0 107 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2004 0 136 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2005 1 136 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2006 0 199 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2007 0 245 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2008 1 273 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2009 2 345 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2010 2 358 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2011 0 374 0 13 1 0 0 0 388
2012 0 393 0 8 0 0 0 0 401
2013 0 386 0 6 0 0 0 0 392
2014 0 362 0 41 0 0 0 0 403
2015 0 365 0 49 0 0 4 0 418
2016 0 392 0 50 0 0 1 0 443
2017 0 407 0 38 0 0 1 0 446
2018 0 392 0 22 0 0 1 0 415
2019 0 397 0 24 0 0 1 0 422
2020 5 397 1 20 0 2 1 0 426
2021 5 423 2 16 1 1 1 0 449
2022 6 442 3 19 1 2 1 0 474
2023 6 443 3 17 0 2 1 0 472

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Side Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 78 5.0 15.6 43.6
1999 80 6.0 13.3 72.5
2000 67 4.0 16.8 82.1
2001 83 3.0 27.7 79.5
2002 112 9.0 12.4 83
2003 112 9.0 12.4 83
2004 144 9.0 16.0 75.7
2005 140 11.0 12.7 63.6
2006 202 16.7 12.1 67.3
2007 247 21.0 11.8 78.5
2008 284 27.0 10.5 68.3
2009 355 31.0 11.5 92.4
2010 371 32.0 11.5 89.5
2011 388 32.0 12.1 88.1
2012 401 28.0 14.3 68.6
2013 392 33.0 11.8 50.5
2014 403 34.0 11.8 99.3
2015 418 35.0 11.9 99.3
2016 443 37.0 11.9 99.3
2017 446 37.0 12.0 n/a
2018 415 35.0 11.8 n/a
2019 422 36.0 11.7 n/a
2020 426 33.0 12.9 n/a
2021 449 43.0 10.4 n/a
2022 474 41.0 11.5 n/a
2023 472 42.0 11.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Side Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 78 5.0 15.6 43.6
1999 80 6.0 13.3 72.5
2000 67 4.0 16.8 82.1
2001 83 3.0 27.7 79.5
2002 112 9.0 12.4 83
2003 112 9.0 12.4 83
2004 144 9.0 16.0 75.7
2005 140 11.0 12.7 63.6
2006 202 16.7 12.1 67.3
2007 247 21.0 11.8 78.5
2008 284 27.0 10.5 68.3
2009 355 31.0 11.5 92.4
2010 371 32.0 11.5 89.5
2011 388 32.0 12.1 88.1
2012 401 28.0 14.3 68.6
2013 392 33.0 11.8 50.5
2014 403 34.0 11.8 99.3
2015 418 35.0 11.9 99.3
2016 443 37.0 11.9 99.3
2017 446 37.0 12.0 n/a
2018 415 35.0 11.8 n/a
2019 422 36.0 11.7 n/a
2020 426 33.0 12.9 n/a
2021 449 43.0 10.4 n/a
2022 474 41.0 11.5 n/a
2023 472 42.0 11.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for East Side Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,727 (9.5%) $19,180 (106.0%) $18,093

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Side Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 103rd of 105 Elementary schoolsRanks 91st of 103 Elementary schools
 9.7%
Ranks 48th of 52 Middle schoolsRanks 39th of 53 Middle schools
 18.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Side Charter School)11.89.7
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)50.540
 10.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Side Charter School)13.715.4
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Delaware)5342.2
 10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Side Charter School)10.213.6
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)53.539.9
 13.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Side Charter School)26.58.5
 18.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)50.839.1
 11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Side Charter School)2518
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)56.944.1
 12.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (East Side Charter School)21.131.1
 10.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)54.642.6
 12%
7th Grade Mathematics (East Side Charter School)15.825
 9.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)4128.9
 12.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (East Side Charter School)29.631.9
 2.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)52.141.3
 10.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (East Side Charter School)18.512.8
 5.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)3824.3
 13.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students422472
 11.8%
African American397443
 11.6%
American Indian00
Asian03
Hispanic2417
 29.2%
Pacific Islander02
White06
Two or More Races11


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Students at East Side Charter School are 94% African American, 4% Hispanic, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 472 students attended East Side Charter School.

East Side Charter School ranks in the bottom 12.3% of Delaware elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

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