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Claymont Elementary School

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Posted September 12, 2012
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I am only rating this school a one because I can't give a negative score. I'm sure their are a few good teachers but they would be the exception. The principal talks good, but when their is a real issue he was nowhere to be found. When I called because I had an issue about my child's teacher, instead of transferring the call to the principal as I had asked, they told me he wasn't in the building for the day. A few hours later I receive a call from the teacher. Why did she call? the principle finally returned my call 3 months later. Unless your child is a convict in training and you as a parent could care less stay as far away from this place as you can
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Posted March 9, 2010
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Claymont was completely restructured prior to the 2009-2010 school year. There is a new principal, and the school now has grades K-5. My daughter is in the 4th grade gifted program. There is an individual teacher who uses archaic teaching methods, but the principal was quick to respond when we brought it to his attention. I feel that my child is safe, is learning, and eagerly participates in (free!) after school activities.
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Posted September 27, 2007
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I had had very good experiences at Claymont with my older kids. My younger kid was at a private school, this year we decided to enroll her at Claymont too. The staff is prepared and gives 100% every day. The will push the kids to do their best with academics and behavior at all times. Yes we have to understand that there are a lot of kids, and not all of them have a good background or support at home.
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Posted August 8, 2006
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It is the worst school I have ever seen.My child has hated every minute spent here.The administrative staff is rude and unapproachable at all times.The room teacher was not cooperative and would never reply to emails etc. I had a tough time trying to get a response from her for anything.I am glad I don't have to send my child to this school anymore.
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Posted January 21, 2006
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I have been disappointed with the quality of care that my child has recieved in this school. I have raised concerns about the lack of progress my child is making and the teacher just makes excuses that the child must be taught at their grade level, even though the teacher is aware that the child is behind grade level. She states that she has to teach toward the DSTP, which is fine, however, you also have to find a way to teach the child where they are so that they are learning rather than failing without any attempts at remediation.
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Posted October 12, 2005
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I have experienced on several occassions, that the some administrative staff at the school are unapproachable and unfriendly. I felt that they were not interested in my concerns for my child. However, the teachers are wonderful.
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Posted February 10, 2005
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It was a strict school and wasnt very safe. Also the uniform is getting tighter each year.
—Submitted by Jason Felton, a former student

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Posted September 28, 2004
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My child is in the gifted program and has attended claymont for 3 years. I was exceedingly reluctant to send him to a public school but had such a great experience at mt. Pleasant elementary i decided to send him to claymont. I have never been disappointed!! kudos to claymont but i agree with the parent who mentioned the drop-off situation. Something different needs to happen there.
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Posted September 21, 2004
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I like the school, the teachers care alot about the students, they let you know what is going on with your child, if they are having any problems in their academics. I like the way the school is set up.
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I love the school and the overall curriculum and the teachers. The one thing I dislike is the parent drop-off and pick-up situation. It is very tricky and out of order. It needs more structure and direction.
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
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In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

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The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

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In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

333 students were tested at this school in 2009.

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87%

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84%

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73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

320 students were tested at this school in 2009.

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83%

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77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

312 students were tested at this school in 2008.

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66%

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52%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

322 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

319 students were tested at this school in 2009.

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90%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

321 students were tested at this school in 2009.

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78%

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74%

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77%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
African American77%
Asian>95%
Hispanic71%
White94%
Low socioeconomic status80%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Title I87%
Special ed67%
Regular ed89%
English language learners (ELL)65%
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant87%

Reading

All Students85%
Female89%
Male82%
African American73%
Asian>95%
Hispanic79%
White91%
Low socioeconomic status72%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Title I85%
Special ed76%
Regular ed85%
English language learners (ELL)78%
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant85%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female90%
Male85%
African American80%
Asian95%
Hispanic80%
White93%
Low socioeconomic status79%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Title I88%
Special ed54%
Regular ed91%
English language learners (ELL)70%
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant88%

Reading

All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
African American82%
Asian>95%
Hispanic65%
White>95%
Low socioeconomic status79%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title I90%
Special ed58%
Regular ed92%
English language learners (ELL)74%
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant90%

Writing

All Students78%
Female86%
Male69%
African American70%
Asian94%
Hispanic65%
White83%
Low socioeconomic status66%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Title I78%
Special ed43%
Regular ed82%
English language learners (ELL)68%
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant78%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 40% 32%
White 40% 50%
Asian 9% 3%
Hispanic 9% 12%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Two or more races 1% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 60%N/A48%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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