Cedar Lane Elementary School

Summary:

Cedar Lane Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Middletown, Delaware, serving 600 students in grades 1-5 and part of the Appoquinimink School District, which is ranked 3rd out of 32 districts in the state.

Cedar Lane Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Delaware, receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students outperform district and state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 67.19% of 5th-graders proficient or better in ELA compared to 54.17% in the district and 43.42% statewide. Cedar Lane also excels in science, with 52.34% of 5th-graders proficient or better, compared to 41% in the district and 21.66% statewide. The school's diverse student population, with strong performance across racial subgroups, and its top-ranking status for English Language Learners further set it apart.

While Cedar Lane Elementary outperforms nearby schools in the Appoquinimink School District, such as Old State Elementary, Loss (Olive B.) Elementary, and Brick Mill Elementary, the performance gap is more significant when compared to schools outside the district, such as Southern Elementary in the Colonial School District. Cedar Lane's consistent high performance and ability to cater to diverse student needs make it a standout institution within the state.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 1259 Cedar Lane Road
       Middletown, DE  19709-9636


(302) 378-5045

District: Appoquinimink School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 106 Delaware Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,350 Help


Students who attend Cedar Lane Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Middletown High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  600

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.0%
Asian:
27.7%
African American:
16.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.1% Help


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Compare Details Cedar Lane Elementary School ranks better than 94.3% of elementary schools in Delaware. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Appoquinimink School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.93. (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 Student population at Cedar Lane Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45%), Asian (27.7%), African American (16.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Lane Elementary School is 15.3. 6 elementary schools in the Appoquinimink School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Lane Elementary School is $12,350. 8 elementary schools in the Appoquinimink School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cedar Lane Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Lane Elementary School 6th of 106 Delaware public elementary schools. (See Cedar Lane Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Appoquinimink School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Appoquinimink School District 3rd of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cedar Lane Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cedar Lane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 73.10 23rd 91 74.7%
2012 77.09 20th 90 77.8%
2013 72.35 27th 91 70.3%
2015 71.58 29th 108 73.1%
2019 81.45 14th 105 86.7%
2021 85.31 15th 95 84.2%
2022 91.18 7th 104 93.3%
2023 93.69 5th 103 95.1%
2024 92.93 6th 106 94.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cedar Lane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.15 1st 29 96.6%
2023 92.77 1st 18 94.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cedar Lane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.14 3rd 6 50.0%
2022 41.39 7th 13 46.2%
2023 65.62 4th 12 66.7%
2024 67.39 4th 17 76.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedar Lane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.44 16th 92 82.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Cedar Lane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.85 9th 99 90.9%
2021 69.46 16th 67 76.1%
2022 85.91 9th 90 90.0%
2023 94.38 1st 89 98.9%
2024 91.11 6th 97 93.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Cedar Lane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.66 17th 99 82.8%
2021 84.22 9th 67 86.6%
2022 90.19 5th 90 94.4%
2023 90.72 4th 89 95.5%
2024 90.96 4th 97 95.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cedar Lane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.94 2nd 9 77.8%
2023 74.18 1st 7 85.7%
2024 78.18 2nd 7 71.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Cedar Lane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.02 14th 72 80.6%
2021 86.63 1st 22 95.5%
2022 70.10 11th 60 81.7%
2023 71.03 11th 60 81.7%
2024 79.31 6th 62 90.3%
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Rank History for White students at Cedar Lane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.95 23rd 82 72.0%
2021 64.51 17th 65 73.8%
2022 73.79 17th 75 77.3%
2023 86.62 4th 70 94.3%
2024 80.32 8th 73 89.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Cedar Lane Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 339 46 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 388
1993 464 67 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1994 609 56 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1995 657 62 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1996 657 62 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1997 710 80 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 808
1998 593 52 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 661
1999 636 85 8 16 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2000 694 109 18 13 0 n/a n/a 0 834
2001 605 93 18 18 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2002 594 67 18 15 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2003 594 67 18 15 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2004 525 52 21 9 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2005 507 57 25 14 2 n/a n/a 0 605
2006 535 57 25 17 2 n/a n/a 0 636
2007 536 67 26 21 5 n/a n/a 0 655
2008 549 71 18 19 4 n/a n/a 0 661
2009 572 75 15 10 3 n/a n/a 0 675
2010 477 86 23 11 2 n/a n/a 0 599
2011 490 88 17 17 1 0 15 0 628
2012 483 91 17 16 3 0 14 0 624
2013 464 90 19 18 3 0 19 0 613
2014 462 103 19 24 2 0 17 0 627
2015 382 98 26 24 3 0 11 0 544
2016 420 111 40 36 3 1 18 0 629
2017 445 139 53 45 0 1 20 0 703
2018 458 162 67 58 2 1 20 0 768
2019 482 197 94 49 1 0 33 0 856
2020 312 87 88 24 3 0 23 0 537
2021 287 104 107 26 4 1 25 0 554
2022 281 91 112 33 7 0 28 0 552
2023 270 98 166 28 8 0 30 0 600

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 Cedar Lane Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 388 15.0 25.8 11.1
1993 534 20.0 26.7 15
1994 670 29.0 23.1 11.8
1995 725 39.0 18.6 7.7
1996 725 39.0 18.6 7.7
1997 808 44.0 18.4 10.4
1998 661 46.0 14.4 6.5
1999 745 40.0 18.6 7
2000 834 42.0 19.9 7.2
2001 734 42.0 17.5 9.1
2002 694 34.0 20.4 7.3
2003 694 34.0 20.4 7.3
2004 607 33.0 18.4 4.1
2005 605 35.0 17.3 3.6
2006 636 35.0 18.2 3.6
2007 655 37.0 17.7 4.7
2008 661 40.0 16.5 5.1
2009 675 41.0 16.5 5.2
2010 599 35.5 16.8 10.9
2011 628 36.0 17.4 11.9
2012 624 38.0 16.4 11.5
2013 613 37.0 16.5 14.5
2014 627 39.0 16.0 11.6
2015 544 36.0 15.1 8.1
2016 629 35.0 17.9 8.1
2017 703 45.0 15.6 n/a
2018 768 45.0 17.0 n/a
2019 856 54.0 15.8 n/a
2020 537 38.0 14.1 n/a
2021 554 37.0 14.9 n/a
2022 552 38.0 14.5 n/a
2023 600 39.0 15.3 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 Cedar Lane Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 388 15.0 25.8 11.1
1993 534 20.0 26.7 15
1994 670 29.0 23.1 11.8
1995 725 39.0 18.6 7.7
1996 725 39.0 18.6 7.7
1997 808 44.0 18.4 10.4
1998 661 46.0 14.4 6.5
1999 745 40.0 18.6 7
2000 834 42.0 19.9 7.2
2001 734 42.0 17.5 9.1
2002 694 34.0 20.4 7.3
2003 694 34.0 20.4 7.3
2004 607 33.0 18.4 4.1
2005 605 35.0 17.3 3.6
2006 636 35.0 18.2 3.6
2007 655 37.0 17.7 4.7
2008 661 40.0 16.5 5.1
2009 675 41.0 16.5 5.2
2010 599 35.5 16.8 10.9
2011 628 36.0 17.4 11.9
2012 624 38.0 16.4 11.5
2013 613 37.0 16.5 14.5
2014 627 39.0 16.0 11.6
2015 544 36.0 15.1 8.1
2016 629 35.0 17.9 8.1
2017 703 45.0 15.6 n/a
2018 768 45.0 17.0 n/a
2019 856 54.0 15.8 n/a
2020 537 38.0 14.1 n/a
2021 554 37.0 14.9 n/a
2022 552 38.0 14.5 n/a
2023 600 39.0 15.3 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 Cedar Lane Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $257 (2.1%) $14,530 (117.7%) $12,350

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar Lane Elementary 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 14th of 105 Elementary schoolsRanks 5th of 103 Elementary schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Lane Elementary School)7366.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Appoquinimink School District)65.643.1
 22.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)50.538.4
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cedar Lane Elementary School)65.174.4
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Appoquinimink School District)62.350.9
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Delaware)5342.2
 10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Lane Elementary School)71.774.2
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Appoquinimink School District)67.247.8
 19.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)53.539.9
 13.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Lane Elementary School)65.873.3
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Appoquinimink School District)58.648.9
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)50.839.1
 11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Lane Elementary School)75.759
 16.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Appoquinimink School District)7152.4
 18.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)56.944.1
 12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Lane Elementary School)56.355.2
 1.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Appoquinimink School District)55.243.6
 11.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)44.432.3
 12.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students856600
 29.9%
African American19798
 50.3%
American Indian18
 700%
Asian94166
 76.6%
Hispanic4928
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White482270
 44%
Two or More Races3330
 9.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Lane Elementary School

Students who attend Cedar Lane Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Middletown High School

Yes. Cedar Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 5.7% of Delaware elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 600 students attended Cedar Lane Elementary School.

Students at Cedar Lane Elementary School are 45% White, 28% Asian, 16% African American, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.


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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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