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North Star Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hockessin, Delaware, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District. This exceptional school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Delaware, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming the district and state in academic achievement.
North Star Elementary School's academic performance is truly remarkable. In the 2023-2024 school year, 73.79% of 3rd graders, 61.4% of 4th graders, and 80.81% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, far exceeding the district scores of 36.79%, 37.41%, and 43.41%, respectively. The school's mathematics proficiency rates are equally impressive, with 76.7% of 3rd graders, 67.54% of 4th graders, and 64.65% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the district's 41.66%, 35.21%, and 31.33%. North Star's exceptional performance extends to science as well, with 43.88% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the district's 18.82%.
While North Star Elementary School's academic excellence is the primary draw, the school also stands out for its diverse student population and low chronic absenteeism rate. The school has a higher percentage of Asian students (24.1%) compared to the district and state averages, and its chronic absenteeism rate ranges from just 1.4% to 6.2%, significantly lower than the district and state. These factors, combined with the school's strong instructional practices and dedicated teaching staff, contribute to North Star's status as a model of academic excellence in Delaware. Nearby schools like Forest Oak Elementary, Mote (Anna P.) Elementary, and Marbrook Elementary also perform well, but North Star stands out as a true standout in the Red Clay Consolidated School District.
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