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Clayton (John M.) Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 523 students

 

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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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
>95%

2007

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

61 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
87%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
>95%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

64 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

70 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
44%

2007

 
 
70%
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

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

61 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

65 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
45%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
>95%

2007

 
 
>95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
70%

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

All Students91%
Female88%
Male95%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
White>95%
Low socioeconomic status91%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Title I91%
Special edn/a
Regular ed93%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant91%

Reading

All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
White88%
Low socioeconomic status89%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Title I90%
Special edn/a
Regular ed89%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant90%
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 Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
White>95%
Low socioeconomic status>95%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I>95%
Special edn/a
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)>95%
Proficient in English>95%
Not migrant>95%

Reading

All Students86%
Female93%
Male79%
African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
White>95%
Low socioeconomic status83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I86%
Regular ed86%
English language learners (ELL)95%
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant86%
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 Students94%
Female90%
Male>95%
African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
White>95%
Low socioeconomic status95%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Title I94%
Special edn/a
Regular ed95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant94%

Reading

All Students90%
Female88%
Male91%
African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
White>95%
Low socioeconomic status87%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title I90%
Special edn/a
Regular ed91%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant90%
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%
Female92%
Male83%
African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
White94%
Low socioeconomic status86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I87%
Special edn/a
Regular ed93%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant87%

Reading

All Students93%
Female>95%
Male86%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status94%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I93%
Special edn/a
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant93%

Writing

All Students83%
Female88%
Male80%
African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
White81%
Low socioeconomic status81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I83%
Special edn/a
Regular ed82%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant83%
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
Hispanic 44% 12%
White 30% 50%
Black 22% 32%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 0%
Asian 2% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 83%N/A48%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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252 Clayton Ave
Frankford, DE 19945
Phone: (302) 732-3808

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