Marbrook Elementary School

Summary:

Marbrook Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Wilmington, Delaware, serving 399 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District, which is ranked 14 out of 32 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marbrook Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (47.87%) compared to the district and state averages. The school's academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments and DeSSA tests, is generally on par with or exceeds the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 58.73% of 5th-grade students at Marbrook were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 43.41% in the district and 43.42% in the state. Marbrook's Hispanic and low socioeconomic status (SES) student groups perform particularly well compared to their peers in the state, ranking 3rd and 11th out of 36 and 62 Delaware elementary schools, respectively.

However, Marbrook has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.3% in 2018-2019 to 20.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages. The school's academic performance is generally stronger than the nearby Johnson (Joseph E. Junior) Elementary and Richardson Park Elementary schools, which have significantly lower proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics. While Marbrook's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, the school's performance has been somewhat inconsistent, and the increasing chronic absenteeism rate is a concern that the school and district should address.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2101 Centerville Road
       Wilmington, DE  19808-4799


(302) 992-5555

District: Red Clay Consolidated School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
34th of 106 Delaware Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,818 Help


Students who attend Marbrook Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School
High:    duPont (Alexis I.) High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  431

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.6%
White:
36.0%
African American:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marbrook Elementary School ranks better than 67.9% of elementary schools in Delaware. It also ranks 5th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.98. (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: Hispanic (50.6%), White (36%), African American (7.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marbrook Elementary School is 11.8, which is the 6th best among 14 elementary schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marbrook Elementary School is $17,818, which is the 6th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marbrook Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marbrook Elementary School 34th of 106 Delaware public elementary schools. (See Marbrook Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Red Clay Consolidated School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Red Clay Consolidated School District 14th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marbrook Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Marbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 6.16 86th 91 5.5%
2012 8.91 82nd 90 8.9%
2013 12.39 80th 91 12.1%
2014 31.96 25th 36 30.6%
2015 19.98 89th 108 17.6%
2016 18.05 74th 86 14.0%
2017 31.68 61st 86 29.1%
2018 49.78 46th 85 45.9%
2019 49.01 59th 105 43.8%
2021 38.50 55th 95 42.1%
2022 67.98 27th 104 74.0%
2023 65.09 32nd 103 68.9%
2024 61.98 34th 106 67.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.33 13th 29 55.2%
2022 65.53 5th 17 70.6%
2023 64.62 6th 18 66.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.55 46th 92 50.0%
2021 61.25 4th 18 77.8%
2022 74.30 11th 62 82.3%
2023 90.19 2nd 66 97.0%
2024 64.38 14th 66 78.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Marbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.43 62nd 99 37.4%
2021 29.67 49th 67 26.9%
2022 57.35 30th 90 66.7%
2023 46.26 49th 89 44.9%
2024 41.41 51st 97 47.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Marbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.17 50th 99 49.5%
2021 36.80 41st 67 38.8%
2022 74.64 17th 90 81.1%
2023 70.96 20th 89 77.5%
2024 68.04 27th 97 72.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.06 15th 37 59.5%
2021 52.95 5th 15 66.7%
2022 85.60 3rd 36 91.7%
2023 77.67 7th 42 83.3%
2024 82.66 5th 37 86.5%
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Rank History for White students at Marbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.48 68th 82 17.1%
2021 41.00 39th 65 40.0%
2022 64.46 26th 75 65.3%
2023 48.13 38th 70 45.7%
2024 48.46 37th 73 49.3%
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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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Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Open Quote This school is diverse in culture, race and religion. It is a safe school with a great, supportive staff and a principal and assistant principal who have been there for many years. It is a Blue Ribbon school with a focus on teaching the children respect, accountability and preparing them for the grades ahead. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Marbrook Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 368 178 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1989 385 174 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1990 419 198 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 625
1991 392 187 0 17 2 n/a n/a 0 598
1992 378 154 14 51 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1993 275 128 8 57 1 n/a n/a 0 469
1994 248 129 6 47 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1995 238 133 12 113 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1996 238 133 12 113 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1997 225 142 11 158 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1998 231 122 12 157 1 n/a n/a 0 523
1999 217 133 16 180 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2000 257 114 16 138 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2001 264 119 18 132 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2002 247 86 27 193 3 n/a n/a 0 556
2003 247 86 27 193 3 n/a n/a 0 556
2004 256 99 18 164 4 n/a n/a 0 541
2005 233 93 25 168 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2006 161 29 4 217 2 n/a n/a 0 413
2007 136 27 4 264 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2008 128 37 2 289 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2009 134 69 5 338 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2010 115 66 4 359 1 n/a n/a 0 545
2011 118 53 4 406 1 0 4 0 586
2012 125 34 5 378 1 0 5 0 548
2013 103 33 6 400 1 0 5 0 548
2014 116 36 6 423 1 0 11 0 593
2015 93 36 3 397 0 0 10 0 539
2016 114 37 7 306 0 1 19 0 484
2017 103 32 8 249 1 1 24 0 418
2018 107 32 9 250 1 1 26 0 426
2019 117 36 6 228 1 0 31 0 419
2020 130 53 5 218 1 0 22 0 429
2021 142 47 3 213 1 0 22 0 428
2022 165 40 6 196 2 0 19 0 428
2023 151 34 6 191 1 0 16 0 399
2024 155 33 6 218 1 1 17 0 431

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 Marbrook Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 556 32.0 17.3 27
1989 569 35.0 16.2 26.2
1990 625 35.0 17.8 25.3
1991 598 35.0 17.0 26.1
1992 597 35.0 17.0 22.9
1993 469 27.5 17.1 36.9
1994 430 25.0 17.2 35.1
1995 496 27.2 18.2 44.2
1996 496 27.2 18.2 44.2
1997 536 30.2 17.7 45
1998 523 31.0 16.9 47.8
1999 546 29.0 18.8 52.2
2000 525 32.0 16.4 49.5
2001 533 30.0 17.8 49
2002 556 34.0 16.4 42.6
2003 556 34.0 16.4 42.6
2004 541 33.0 16.4 39.2
2005 519 33.0 15.7 47
2006 413 28.5 14.5 43.6
2007 431 27.5 15.7 61.9
2008 456 25.5 17.9 58.6
2009 546 32.0 17.1 74.5
2010 545 35.0 15.5 80.7
2011 586 45.0 13.0 82.6
2012 548 35.0 15.6 83.6
2013 548 40.0 13.7 84.5
2014 593 37.0 16.0 56.3
2015 539 38.0 14.1 51.4
2016 484 32.0 15.1 50.4
2017 418 30.0 13.9 n/a
2018 426 32.0 13.3 n/a
2019 419 33.0 12.6 n/a
2020 429 35.0 12.2 n/a
2021 428 35.0 12.2 n/a
2022 428 37.0 11.5 n/a
2023 399 38.0 10.5 n/a
2024 431 36.5 11.8 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 Marbrook Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 556 32.0 17.3 27
1989 569 35.0 16.2 26.2
1990 625 35.0 17.8 25.3
1991 598 35.0 17.0 26.1
1992 597 35.0 17.0 22.9
1993 469 27.5 17.1 36.9
1994 430 25.0 17.2 35.1
1995 496 27.2 18.2 44.2
1996 496 27.2 18.2 44.2
1997 536 30.2 17.7 45
1998 523 31.0 16.9 47.8
1999 546 29.0 18.8 52.2
2000 525 32.0 16.4 49.5
2001 533 30.0 17.8 49
2002 556 34.0 16.4 42.6
2003 556 34.0 16.4 42.6
2004 541 33.0 16.4 39.2
2005 519 33.0 15.7 47
2006 413 28.5 14.5 43.6
2007 431 27.5 15.7 61.9
2008 456 25.5 17.9 58.6
2009 546 32.0 17.1 74.5
2010 545 35.0 15.5 80.7
2011 586 45.0 13.0 82.6
2012 548 35.0 15.6 83.6
2013 548 40.0 13.7 84.5
2014 593 37.0 16.0 56.3
2015 539 38.0 14.1 51.4
2016 484 32.0 15.1 50.4
2017 418 30.0 13.9 n/a
2018 426 32.0 13.3 n/a
2019 419 33.0 12.6 n/a
2020 429 35.0 12.2 n/a
2021 428 35.0 12.2 n/a
2022 428 37.0 11.5 n/a
2023 399 38.0 10.5 n/a
2024 431 36.5 11.8 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 Marbrook Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,498 (8.4%) $19,344 (108.6%) $17,818

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Marbrook 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 59th of 105 Elementary schoolsRanks 32nd of 103 Elementary schools
 25.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marbrook Elementary School)40.958.7
 17.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)46.134.9
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)50.538.4
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marbrook Elementary School)40.355.4
 15.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)4437.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Delaware)5342.2
 10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marbrook Elementary School)56.342.9
 13.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)5139.9
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)53.539.9
 13.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marbrook Elementary School)37.132.8
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)42.537.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)50.839.1
 11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marbrook Elementary School)70.365.6
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)55.147.5
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)56.944.1
 12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marbrook Elementary School)56.939.3
 17.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)39.333
 6.3%
   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 Students419399
 4.8%
African American3634
 5.6%
American Indian11
Asian66
Hispanic228191
 16.2%
Pacific Islander00
White117151
 29.1%
Two or More Races3116
 48.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Marbrook Elementary School

Students who attend Marbrook Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School
High : duPont (Alexis I.) High School

Marbrook Elementary School ranks 34th of 106 Delaware elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 431 students attended Marbrook Elementary School.

Students at Marbrook Elementary School are 51% Hispanic, 36% White, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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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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