Dickinson (John) School

Summary:

Dickinson (John) School is a public high school located in Wilmington, Delaware, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 1,058 students. 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.

Dickinson (John) School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Delaware high schools, receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments/English Language Arts ranged from 32% for 8th grade to 51.28% for 6th grade, compared to the district averages of 41.42% to 38.91%, respectively. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates are also lower than the district and state, ranging from 16% for 8th grade to 26.92% for 6th grade, compared to the district averages of 28.92% to 28.62%, respectively. The school's performance on the SAT is also below the district and state averages, with only 33.33% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 13.89% in Mathematics, compared to the district averages of 54.88% and 29.86%, respectively.

Dickinson (John) School's academic performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools, such as Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts and Conrad Schools of Science, which consistently rank among the top high schools in the state. Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts, located just 4.93 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, while Conrad Schools of Science, located 3.88 miles away, also outperforms Dickinson (John) School in academic measures. Additionally, the school's performance data suggests potential racial disparities, with White students generally outperforming their African American and Hispanic peers on standardized tests.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 1801 Milltown Road
       Wilmington, DE  19808-4099


(302) 992-5500

District: Red Clay Consolidated School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
27th of 41 Delaware High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,480 Help


Feeder schools for Dickinson (John) School:

Elementary:    Forest Oak Elementary School
    Heritage Elementary School
    North Star Elementary School
    Richey Elementary School
    More...
Middle:    Skyline Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  1,058

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.5%
Hispanic:
30.8%
African American:
27.9%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.4% Help


 See top rated Delaware high schools

 Compare Dickinson (John) School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Dickinson (John) School ranks better than 63% of middle schools in Delaware. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.67. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details Dickinson (John) School ranks worse than 65.9% of high schools in Delaware. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked high schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.1. (See more...)
Help
The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Dickinson (John) School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
Help
Compare Details Student population at Dickinson (John) School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.5%), Hispanic (30.8%), African American (27.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dickinson (John) School is 16.5. 2 high schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Dickinson (John) School employs 64 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dickinson (John) School is $16,480, which is the 2nd highest among 5 high schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dickinson (John) School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dickinson (John) School 20th of 54 Delaware public middle schools. (See Dickinson (John) School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Dickinson (John) School 27th of 41 Delaware public high schools. (See Dickinson (John) School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Red Clay Consolidated School District:

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


What do you think?

Your rating for Dickinson (John) School?

Rank History for Dickinson (John) School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all middle school students at Dickinson (John) School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 87.96 5th 35 85.7%
2017 81.09 6th 35 82.9%
2018 68.64 9th 35 74.3%
2019 56.31 23rd 52 55.8%
2021 58.63 17th 47 63.8%
2022 40.86 27th 51 47.1%
2023 38.53 31st 53 41.5%
2024 50.67 20th 54 63.0%
See the entire list of Delaware High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dickinson (John) School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.46 23rd 41 43.9%
See the entire list of Best Delaware High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Dickinson (John) School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.13 17th 49 65.3%
2021 72.52 8th 38 78.9%
2022 44.47 25th 50 50.0%
2023 37.53 29th 50 42.0%
2024 44.48 25th 49 49.0%
See the entire list of Best Delaware High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Dickinson (John) School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.69 25th 49 49.0%
2021 42.78 19th 38 50.0%
2022 39.93 25th 50 50.0%
2023 40.64 24th 50 52.0%
2024 54.69 19th 49 61.2%
See the entire list of Best Delaware High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Dickinson (John) School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.23 18th 35 48.6%
2024 57.03 13th 37 64.9%
See the entire list of Best Delaware High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at Dickinson (John) School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.40 23rd 43 46.5%
2021 55.71 16th 41 61.0%
2022 39.50 24th 45 46.7%
2023 39.28 23rd 44 47.7%
2024 47.61 22nd 45 51.1%
See the entire list of Best Delaware High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dickinson (John) School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all high school students at Dickinson (John) School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 24.01 22nd 27 18.5%
2012 32.00 20th 27 25.9%
2013 18.57 22nd 26 15.4%
2014 22.30 12th 14 14.3%
2015 27.51 26th 35 25.7%
2016 27.91 23rd 31 25.8%
2017 16.44 26th 30 13.3%
2018 16.76 28th 30 6.7%
2019 15.91 36th 40 10.0%
2021 27.27 28th 39 28.2%
2022 33.05 26th 39 33.3%
2023 29.13 27th 39 30.8%
2024 29.10 27th 41 34.1%
See the entire list of Delaware High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dickinson (John) School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.36 23rd 29 20.7%
2024 26.18 23rd 32 28.1%
See the entire list of Best Delaware High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Dickinson (John) School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.75 37th 41 9.8%
2021 19.08 28th 36 22.2%
2022 34.05 26th 37 29.7%
2023 26.72 29th 38 23.7%
2024 26.59 27th 39 30.8%
See the entire list of Best Delaware High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Male students at Dickinson (John) School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.39 34th 41 17.1%
2021 29.17 26th 36 27.8%
2022 25.26 30th 37 18.9%
2023 35.69 24th 38 36.8%
2024 25.52 27th 39 30.8%
See the entire list of Best Delaware High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school African American students at Dickinson (John) School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.25 26th 31 16.1%
See the entire list of Best Delaware High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Dickinson (John) School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.75 24th 27 11.1%
2024 25.48 23rd 31 25.8%
See the entire list of Best Delaware High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for high school White students at Dickinson (John) School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.89 28th 36 22.2%
2021 21.23 27th 34 20.6%
2022 59.99 9th 33 72.7%
2023 41.59 20th 34 41.2%
2024 49.49 16th 35 54.3%
See the entire list of Best Delaware High Schools for White Students!

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.

Dickinson (John) School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 







Data source: Delaware Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1)
0%

0%

0%

0%

100%

  

by a student
Monday, February 15, 2010

Open Quote Just a horrible high school i been in this school since september of 2009 and it literally is like hell the students trying to act like if there in brooklyn and the school is in horrible condition. If you had to decide to send your child to this school please dont your'll be doing wrong to your child. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dickinson (John) School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 528 234 22 22 0 n/a n/a 0 806
1989 515 201 20 20 0 n/a n/a 0 756
1990 515 167 21 15 n/a n/a n/a 0 718
1991 503 184 25 21 1 n/a n/a 0 734
1992 498 210 26 15 1 n/a n/a 0 750
1993 478 252 26 16 2 n/a n/a 0 774
1994 439 278 24 19 2 n/a n/a 0 762
1995 533 274 29 17 0 n/a n/a 0 853
1996 533 274 29 17 0 n/a n/a 0 853
1997 568 340 35 24 0 n/a n/a 0 967
1998 606 417 43 48 1 n/a n/a 0 1115
1999 601 421 40 53 1 n/a n/a 0 1116
2000 558 347 52 48 1 n/a n/a 0 1006
2001 573 358 45 68 0 n/a n/a 0 1044
2002 554 358 55 93 0 n/a n/a 0 1060
2003 554 358 55 93 0 n/a n/a 0 1060
2004 541 357 36 89 0 n/a n/a 0 1023
2005 524 376 45 103 0 n/a n/a 0 1048
2006 491 337 33 129 2 n/a n/a 0 992
2007 418 361 27 138 2 n/a n/a 0 946
2008 361 361 29 121 2 n/a n/a 0 874
2009 285 333 25 132 2 n/a n/a 0 777
2010 245 274 27 115 0 n/a n/a 0 661
2011 255 240 25 123 1 0 0 0 644
2012 235 232 24 125 1 0 1 0 618
2013 298 279 23 123 1 0 2 0 726
2014 298 300 28 136 0 0 3 0 765
2015 241 278 17 159 1 0 6 0 702
2016 203 246 19 182 3 0 7 0 660
2017 280 254 32 200 3 1 8 0 778
2018 298 252 33 220 1 0 10 0 814
2019 338 221 30 221 1 0 16 0 827
2020 375 219 25 254 0 0 21 0 894
2021 388 226 26 256 1 0 23 0 920
2022 391 249 23 286 1 0 23 0 973
2023 386 295 17 326 1 0 33 0 1058

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 Dickinson (John) School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 806 54.0 14.9 14
1989 756 52.0 14.5 10.8
1990 718 52.0 13.8 6.4
1991 734 46.0 15.9 7.2
1992 750 43.0 17.4 13.6
1993 774 45.5 17.0 14.3
1994 762 45.5 16.7 18
1995 853 45.5 18.7 18.1
1996 853 45.5 18.7 18.1
1997 967 52.0 18.6 16.5
1998 1115 60.0 18.6 26
1999 1116 59.0 18.9 22.1
2000 1006 57.0 17.6 26.2
2001 1044 53.0 19.7 24.9
2002 1060 56.0 18.9 27.5
2003 1060 56.0 18.9 27.5
2004 1023 56.0 18.3 32.1
2005 1048 52.0 20.2 30.9
2006 992 53.0 18.7 33.8
2007 946 50.0 18.9 38.2
2008 874 49.5 17.7 41.2
2009 777 51.0 15.2 44.5
2010 661 45.0 14.6 54.9
2011 644 45.0 14.3 58.4
2012 618 44.0 14.0 60.7
2013 726 44.0 16.5 62.4
2014 765 49.0 15.6 41.8
2015 702 51.0 13.7 41.3
2016 660 54.0 12.2 46.4
2017 778 57.0 13.6 n/a
2018 814 58.0 14.0 n/a
2019 827 56.0 14.7 n/a
2020 894 59.0 15.1 n/a
2021 920 60.5 15.2 n/a
2022 973 58.5 16.6 n/a
2023 1058 64.0 16.5 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 Dickinson (John) School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 806 54.0 14.9 14
1989 756 52.0 14.5 10.8
1990 718 52.0 13.8 6.4
1991 734 46.0 15.9 7.2
1992 750 43.0 17.4 13.6
1993 774 45.5 17.0 14.3
1994 762 45.5 16.7 18
1995 853 45.5 18.7 18.1
1996 853 45.5 18.7 18.1
1997 967 52.0 18.6 16.5
1998 1115 60.0 18.6 26
1999 1116 59.0 18.9 22.1
2000 1006 57.0 17.6 26.2
2001 1044 53.0 19.7 24.9
2002 1060 56.0 18.9 27.5
2003 1060 56.0 18.9 27.5
2004 1023 56.0 18.3 32.1
2005 1048 52.0 20.2 30.9
2006 992 53.0 18.7 33.8
2007 946 50.0 18.9 38.2
2008 874 49.5 17.7 41.2
2009 777 51.0 15.2 44.5
2010 661 45.0 14.6 54.9
2011 644 45.0 14.3 58.4
2012 618 44.0 14.0 60.7
2013 726 44.0 16.5 62.4
2014 765 49.0 15.6 41.8
2015 702 51.0 13.7 41.3
2016 660 54.0 12.2 46.4
2017 778 57.0 13.6 n/a
2018 814 58.0 14.0 n/a
2019 827 56.0 14.7 n/a
2020 894 59.0 15.1 n/a
2021 920 60.5 15.2 n/a
2022 973 58.5 16.6 n/a
2023 1058 64.0 16.5 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dickinson (John) School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $248 (1.5%) $20,680 (125.5%) $16,480

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dickinson (John) 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 23rd of 52 Middle schoolsRanks 31st of 53 Middle schools
 14.3%
Ranks 36th of 40 High schoolsRanks 27th of 39 High schools
 20.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dickinson (John) School)49.132.1
 17%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)4534.4
 10.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)51.935
 16.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dickinson (John) School)40.221.7
 18.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)33.627.5
 6.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)37.626.5
 11.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dickinson (John) School)64.737.1
 27.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)54.341.3
 12.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)54.642.6
 12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dickinson (John) School)52.931.4
 21.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)40.829.2
 11.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)4128.9
 12.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dickinson (John) School)53.938.8
 15.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)4843
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)52.141.3
 10.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dickinson (John) School)53.924.4
 29.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)36.227.7
 8.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)3824.3
 13.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Dickinson (John) School)30.233.3
 3.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)61.858.7
 3.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)48.544.2
 4.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Dickinson (John) School)9.413.5
 4.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)43.238.3
 4.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)28.322.9
 5.4%
11th Grade Essay (Dickinson (John) School)18.433.9
 15.5%
   11th Grade Essay (Red Clay Consolidated School District)48.650.9
 2.3%
   11th Grade Essay (Delaware)42.941.5
 1.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8271058
 27.9%
African American221295
 33.5%
American Indian11
Asian3017
 43.3%
Hispanic221326
 47.5%
Pacific Islander00
White338386
 14.2%
Two or More Races1633
 106.3%


Schools Near Dickinson (John) School









Frequently Asked Questions about Dickinson (John) School

Dickinson (John) School ranks 27th of 41 Delaware high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,058 students attended Dickinson (John) School.

Students at Dickinson (John) School are 36% White, 31% Hispanic, 28% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


Rate Dickinson (John) School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Dickinson (John) School!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
s12_100130000275 retrieved from Memory in 0 milliseconds.
None retrieved from Database in 68 milliseconds.