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Brown (W. Reily) Elementary School

Public | 1-5 | 455 students

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Posted February 5, 2009

All three of my children have gone here. It seem to be a good school for special need kids. They have a excellent nurse.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

My son is mentally handicap and the teacher and aids have excellent skills with these special kids. They are always encourage them to be and learn better. and,my son inprovement is amazing.
—Submitted by w maldonado, 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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

55 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
94%
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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

82 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

77 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
83%
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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

72 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

85 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
66%

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 77% in 2009.

94 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

80 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

95 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
66%
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 Students87%
Female84%
Male90%
African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Low socioeconomic status83%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Title I87%
Special edn/a
Regular ed85%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%

Reading

All Students87%
Female91%
Male81%
African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Low socioeconomic status83%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Title I87%
Special edn/a
Regular ed87%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English87%
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 Students78%
Female84%
Male73%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Low socioeconomic status69%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Title I78%
Special edn/a
Regular ed85%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant78%

Reading

All Students82%
Female90%
Male74%
African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Low socioeconomic status72%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Title I82%
Regular ed83%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English81%
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 Students74%
Female94%
Male63%
African American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Low socioeconomic status65%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Title I74%
Special ed27%
Regular ed92%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant74%

Reading

All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Low socioeconomic status79%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Title I88%
Special edn/a
Regular ed89%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%
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%
Female77%
Male82%
African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Low socioeconomic status69%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Title I80%
Special ed67%
Regular ed82%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant80%

Reading

All Students88%
Female90%
Male85%
African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White>95%
Low socioeconomic status81%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Title I88%
Special edn/a
Regular ed87%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant88%

Writing

All Students71%
Female72%
Male69%
African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Low socioeconomic status65%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Title I71%
Special ed25%
Regular ed80%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant71%
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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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 53% 52%
Black 42% 33%
Hispanic 4% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 46%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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Dover, DE 19904
Phone: (302) 697-2101

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