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Simpson (W.B.) Elementary School

Public | 1-5 | 421 students

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Posted April 13, 2009

This school is a prime example of why you can not look at the great schools rating alone. I am shocked that the school is rated a 5. I had 3 children attend this school and would not have considered any other school in Kent county for my children. The teachers do a great job and several go above and beyond curriculm to challenge their students! A+ in my book!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2008

This is a great school for kids. I had 3 children go through the school and each had a positive experience. The teachers and principals really seem to care about the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2008

Great teachers and a good enviroment for our 2 children. A+ in my view.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 21, 2007

We are very happy with simpson. Teachers care and there is a lot of parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

87 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
90%
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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

71 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

110 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
34%

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 77% in 2009.

98 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

90 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
92%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

85 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
57%
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

89 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
>95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

90 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
76%
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 Students84%
Female76%
Male88%
African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Low socioeconomic status76%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Title I84%
Special ed35%
Regular ed93%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%

Reading

All Students84%
Female84%
Male84%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Low socioeconomic status82%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Title I84%
Special edn/a
Regular ed85%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
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 Students74%
Female75%
Male73%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Low socioeconomic status64%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Title I74%
Special edn/a
Regular ed82%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant74%

Reading

All Students79%
Female76%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Low socioeconomic status71%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Title I79%
Regular ed80%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant79%
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 Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Low socioeconomic status80%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Title I86%
Special edn/a
Regular ed90%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

Reading

All Students87%
Female91%
Male82%
African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Low socioeconomic status86%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Title I87%
Special edn/a
Regular ed87%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant87%
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 Students80%
Female81%
Male79%
African American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Low socioeconomic status60%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Title I80%
Special edn/a
Regular ed87%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant80%

Reading

All Students79%
Female84%
Male75%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Low socioeconomic status66%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Title I79%
Special edn/a
Regular ed90%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant79%

Writing

All Students44%
Female59%
Male36%
African American39%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White43%
Low socioeconomic status40%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Title I44%
Special edn/a
Regular ed44%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English44%
Not migrant44%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 72% 52%
Black 20% 33%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 3%
Hispanic 3% 11%
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 39%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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950 Center Rd
Dover, DE 19901
Phone: (302) 697-3207

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