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Castle Hills Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 729 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 31, 2011

I have a child in 4th gread and I must say that I highly recommend Ms. Clark we had the best year with her.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2010

My son is in kindergarten at Castle Hills and has had nothing but problems on their bus. Kids hit him, kick him, spit on him, and the bus driver does nothing. Multiple calls have been put in to the administration, and nothing gets done. The problem is never resolved, it just goes on and on and on. My son now feels he has to physically defend himself from attacks because all other options, including the adults in authority at Castle Hills and their transportation company, have failed him, and now HE is the one getting suspended off of the bus. Physical attacks have been made on my child and nothing is done until he retaliates. I am now forced to drive my son to school every day, at the possible expense of my job (since I will now be late to work every morning) before any more physical and emotional harm is done. Next year, I will be looking into other schools.
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Posted May 30, 2006

I believe this is one of the better schools in the District. My son has received the services that he needs but it did require us as parents to be actively involved in our child's education and in contact with our son's teacher. We highly recommend Ms. Robin Lathem as a 2nd grade teacher.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 1, 2006

I have a son in 3rd grade at this school. I had problems with comunications from the school. I am a single parent and Alex the principle was very kind and understanding. She has helped me and so has Ms. Linn. Both of these ladies are great. I resect them and know that both of them care about my son. Thank you both for the understanding and support.
—Submitted by John McLaughlin, 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.

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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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

75 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
93%
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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

91 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

108 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
45%

2007

 
 
72%
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.

113 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
53%

2007

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

96 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

119 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
59%
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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

88 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
93%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

103 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
58%

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 Students72%
Female80%
Male64%
African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Low socioeconomic status63%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Title I72%
Special edn/a
Regular ed82%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant72%

Reading

All Students69%
Female75%
Male63%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Low socioeconomic status68%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Title I69%
Special edn/a
Regular ed68%
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 Students66%
Female66%
Male66%
African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Low socioeconomic status63%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Title I66%
Special edn/a
Regular ed73%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English64%
Not migrant66%

Reading

All Students73%
Female76%
Male68%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Low socioeconomic status65%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Title I73%
Regular ed73%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant73%
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 Students61%
Female62%
Male60%
African American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
White63%
Low socioeconomic status54%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Title I61%
Special ed16%
Regular ed70%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English58%
Not migrant61%

Reading

All Students82%
Female82%
Male82%
African American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Low socioeconomic status76%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Title I82%
Special edn/a
Regular ed82%
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 Students50%
Female47%
Male52%
African American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Low socioeconomic status41%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Title I50%
Special ed16%
Regular ed57%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English49%
Not migrant50%

Reading

All Students81%
Female79%
Male83%
African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Low socioeconomic status76%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Title I81%
Special edn/a
Regular ed80%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant81%

Writing

All Students49%
Female55%
Male42%
African American49%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Low socioeconomic status46%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Title I49%
Special ed22%
Regular ed54%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English48%
Not migrant49%
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
Black 43% 33%
White 32% 52%
Hispanic 18% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 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 44%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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502 Moores Ln
New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: (302) 323-2915

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