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North Laurel Elementary School

Public | 2-4 | 532 students

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3 stars


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Posted December 14, 2008

I also want to say a postive force in this school is dr greaves ! she is amazing to me. She goes above and beyond her 8-5 job requirements. And with a great positive attitude to set it all off. There are many nights at least 3 outta 5 weekdays that she is at the school or some meeting related to the boards of the district till 6,7,8,pm wow and thank you she is truley passionate about changing this school but needs our help as parents. I wish parents would care more and get more accountable in their childs schooling the school needs alot of help from the parents more than anything ! thank you christy for all that you have been to our family!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2008

The teachers had a genuine interest in trying to see the students succeed, but were not motivating the children to learn why they were studying what it was they were studying. It was emphasized when 2nd and 3rd grade field trips involved going to The Dirt Museum as the kids deemed it. Which was the Museum of Antiquities in Wilmington,DE I believe. For what; we still are not clear on. It was disturbing what sites the Computer Lab teacher was allowing them to go on considering violent games were on one which was disallowed later in the '07 year. All in all a fair school. With a combination of parental involvement and the schools basic curriculum a child can do better than average. But it would be imperative the parents were involved, for the school was not going to fill the gap.
—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.

162 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

146 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
75%

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

The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

157 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

143 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

162 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
17%

2007

 
 
43%
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.

160 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

144 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

168 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
51%

2007

 
 
34%
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%
Female91%
Male92%
African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Low socioeconomic status88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Title I91%
Special ed42%
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

Reading

All Students86%
Female88%
Male84%
African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Low socioeconomic status79%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Title I86%
Special edn/a
Regular ed87%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English88%
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 Students76%
Female74%
Male78%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Low socioeconomic status71%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Title I76%
Special ed56%
Regular ed78%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant76%

Reading

All Students69%
Female75%
Male60%
African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White71%
Low socioeconomic status67%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Title I69%
Regular ed69%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
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 Students68%
Female68%
Male68%
African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Low socioeconomic status54%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Title I68%
Special ed21%
Regular ed74%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant68%

Reading

All Students81%
Female84%
Male78%
African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Low socioeconomic status75%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Title I81%
Special edn/a
Regular ed82%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%
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 65% 52%
Black 26% 33%
Hispanic 7% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 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 52%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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300 Wilson St
Laurel, DE 19956
Phone: (302) 875-6130

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