Summary:
The 19808 zip code area of Wilmington, Delaware is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District, except for one public charter school, Gateway Charter School. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across these schools, with Linden Hill Elementary and Heritage Elementary consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while Skyline Middle School and Mote (Anna P.) Elementary struggle with low proficiency rates.
Chronic absenteeism is a concern across the district, with rates ranging from 11.2% at Brandywine Springs School to 40.0% at McKean (Thomas) High School. The two high schools in the area, Dickinson (John) School and McKean (Thomas) High School, have graduation rates of 79.6% and 84.8%, respectively, and dropout rates of 2.4% and 1.8%. Interestingly, the lone charter school, Gateway Charter, appears to be underperforming compared to the traditional public schools in the area.
Overall, the data highlights both areas of strength and areas in need of improvement within the Red Clay Consolidated School District. The stronger performance of the elementary schools, particularly Linden Hill and Heritage, suggests that early intervention and a solid foundation in the early grades may be key to student success. However, the district must also address the concerning trends in chronic absenteeism and the wide disparities in academic achievement across the schools in the 19808 zip code.
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