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Providence Creek Academy Charter School

Charter | K-8 | 696 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 31, 2010

This is my son's Kindergarten year at PCA and we all LOVE it so far. He has learned a LOT, both in core subjects and also in specials, especially in Music. His teacher is wonderful, always going above and beyond to help the students out in whatever way she can. My only regret is that my daughter(5th grade) DIDN'T get into PCA this year because there weren't enough spots(28 students on the waiting list!) I wish they'd open a 4th 5th grade class to accomodate some of this students! I sure hope she gets in next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 16, 2010

This school's most recent test scores have dramatically improved. The 2009 test scores received a superior school rating. This website needs to be updated to reflect those scores.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2010

I have 6 children in a safe learning enviroment. They all fare excellent on these state tests. There has been an influx of poor students that good parents have moved to this school for improvement that may have brought the state test scores to average. Thay would be way below average if it was not for this school's commitment to teach. My children are lucky to be smart and in a place where they can grw and learn. Robert Bailor.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 20, 2010

I love this school. 2 of my children attend PCA and I could not be more pleased with the teachers or the school itself.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

This is my daughter's Kindergarten year at PCA and we just love everything about it ... from the teachers, to the parents, to the curriculum, to the security measures active in an effort to keep our children safe. Thank you !!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2008

My oldest son started PCA in the 7th grade and since we liked it so much we decided to put our youngest in there as well. He is now in second grade and we have been pleased with all the teachers so far. We like the fact that they wear uniforms, cause I feel the kids don't judge each other by their clothes and seem to all get along. I like the atmosphere of PCA and the parental involvment. I have always felt welcome there anytime. I work near by so I would go have lunch with my son once a week and in the process I really got to know my childs class mates and teachers this way. We also like the transportation team. Most of the drivers work with your schedule. I'm looking forward to my son going to school there until
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2007

After a few problematic initial years, PCA has really improved in the area of academics. The new curriculum director and administrative staff have the school moving in the right direction. More athletic teams are forming and student involvement in band, chorus, ballet and other extracurricular activities increase each year. Parent involvement is high through the PTO, various committees and even board participation. A new school is schedule to be built in the next few years and things are looking quite positive for PCA to continue its journey toward excellence.
—Submitted by Charlie, a parent


Posted October 15, 2006

wow there is really not much to say, but im glad that i switched to PCA. im not a parent, im a student there for my first and last year because i will be going into high school next year.i had such a strugle in math and now, im happy that i have mrs.aspinwall. she is a great teacher and i thank her for all her help so far.im adapting to the way they are taught things.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 9, 2006

We have been in Providence Creek Academy for 3 years now. We are so happy. My son has excelled in all his subjects. Being a teacher myself, I can appreciate a great curriculum and organized classroom. We are much happier here than plain public school. It is less crowded and a lot more controlled.Being a smaller school, the pricipal is right there. I see her everyday. I feel at home, whenever I am there. I just feel like they are on top of everything happening. The teachers are certified, what more can you ask for. Thank you PCA! L.W.
—Submitted by Lynda Wilson, a parent


Posted September 20, 2006

PCA is way behind in their cirriculum.
—Submitted by sharon parkstone, a parent


Posted August 9, 2006

My son was having difficulty in reading 1 thru 3 grade when in a regular public elementary school and just wanted to place him in special education-- I placed him in PCA and he has done so much better. The teachers are very helpful and willing to do whatever it took in the class room in order to teach my son-- He is now going into the 6th grade and still remains out of special ed. He has been a student at PCA since he was in 3rd grade. He enjoys attending PCA and I know that he is getting a good education and not exposed to an over crowded middle school. Where some children are out of control. I really like the fact that the school has a dress code -- My son does not like it but he knows what he has to wear everyday.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 18, 2005

When our two older children began having problems in public school, it quickly became clear we were not going to get the support/help they needed. After a difficult time in the public school system, we found PCA. We weren't sure at first if a charter school was the right way to go, as it turns out it was the best decision.Once at PCA, we began getting the information and support we needed to help our boys be successful in school and feel good about it. We were allowed/encouraged to play a bigger role in their school day,(stopping in for lunch or walking them to class in the morning). The teachers truly wanted to help. They cared about the boys and their future. A good day for our boys means a good day for our family. They are learning what they need to know and they are happier. Thank you.
—Submitted by Shannon Seward, a parent


Posted October 7, 2004

My daughter attended 1st grade at PCA and is now in 2nd grade at PCA. She has excelled so much within the past year. I am extremely pleased wtih the education she is receiving and she also enjoys the school. She will be attending the school through middle school and hopefully they will have added high school age by then.
—Submitted by Christine Michael, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2009.

74 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

73 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
74%
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 78% in 2009.

73 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

72 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

68 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
21%

2007

 
 
39%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

66 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

71 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
48%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

72 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
72%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

75 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
51%
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 75% in 2009.

76 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

73 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

73 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
69%
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 71% in 2009.

74 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
44%

2007

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

69 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2008.

72 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
44%

2007

 
 
63%
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 66% in 2009.

60 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

58 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 59% in 2009.

60 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
71%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 55% in 2009.

60 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
53%

2007

 
 
47%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2009.

61 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
79%
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

All Students93%
Female90%
Male>95%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
White95%
Low socioeconomic status86%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title I93%
Regular ed93%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

Reading

All Students85%
Female83%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
White86%
Low socioeconomic status74%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Title I85%
Regular ed85%
Proficient in English85%
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 Students73%
Female69%
Male76%
African American50%
Asiann/a
White80%
Low socioeconomic status62%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Title I73%
Regular ed73%
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant73%

Reading

All Students82%
Female92%
Male72%
African American65%
Asiann/a
White88%
Low socioeconomic status71%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Title I82%
Regular ed82%
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant82%
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%
Female89%
Male86%
African American88%
Asiann/a
White90%
Low socioeconomic status88%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Title I88%
Regular ed89%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

Reading

All Students80%
Female83%
Male77%
African American82%
Asiann/a
White77%
Low socioeconomic status71%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Title I80%
Regular ed80%
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant80%
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 Students69%
Female73%
Male66%
African American75%
White67%
Low socioeconomic status64%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Title I69%
Special edn/a
Regular ed69%
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant69%

Reading

All Students94%
Female92%
Male>95%
African American>95%
White94%
Low socioeconomic status>95%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Title I94%
Regular ed94%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

Writing

All Students69%
Female75%
Male63%
African American71%
White69%
Low socioeconomic status68%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Title I69%
Regular ed71%
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant69%
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 Students58%
Female60%
Male56%
African American50%
Asiann/a
White60%
Low socioeconomic status45%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Title I58%
Regular ed63%
Proficient in English58%
Not migrant58%

Reading

All Students82%
Female82%
Male83%
African American70%
Asiann/a
White88%
Low socioeconomic status66%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Title I82%
Regular ed83%
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant82%
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 Students54%
Female60%
Male50%
African Americann/a
White47%
Low socioeconomic status40%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Title I54%
Regular ed63%
Proficient in English54%
Not migrant54%

Reading

All Students84%
Female93%
Male78%
African Americann/a
White84%
Low socioeconomic status76%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Title I84%
Regular ed87%
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%
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 Students65%
Female69%
Male62%
African American67%
Asiann/a
White64%
Low socioeconomic status69%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Title I65%
Special edn/a
Regular ed71%
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant65%

Reading

All Students78%
Female73%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
White74%
Low socioeconomic status88%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Title I78%
Regular ed83%
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%

Science

All Students70%
Female63%
Male76%
African American73%
Asiann/a
White70%
Low socioeconomic status71%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Title I70%
Special edn/a
Regular ed79%
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant70%

Social Studies

All Students62%
Female56%
Male67%
African American60%
Asiann/a
White63%
Low socioeconomic status53%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Title I62%
Special edn/a
Regular ed70%
Proficient in English62%
Not migrant62%

Writing

All Students72%
Female78%
Male68%
African American67%
Asiann/a
White75%
Low socioeconomic status71%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Title I72%
Special edn/a
Regular ed77%
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant72%
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
White 70% 52%
Black 24% 33%
Hispanic 3% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 31%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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273 West Duck Creek Rd
Clayton, DE 19938
Phone: (302) 653-6276

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