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Keene (William B.) Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 655 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 28, 2012

My girlfriends son attends school here, and I went with them to enroll and they were the most accommodating and polite people I've ever met. They invited us to family fun night, which was awesome, and really care about his grades. His old school was very rude and ignorant. Love it here!


Posted May 7, 2012

I am very happy with this school and my child is too. So far everyone I have dealt with there has been very caring and so welcoming when you come into the office every single time. What a difference from the last school my child attended. Keep up the great work Keene!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 28, 2012

I love this school! Teachers are friendly, principal came and introduced herself and showed us around, even walked us to the classroom and introduced us to the teacher. My son couldn't be happier and is doing much better in this learning environment than his old school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2009

I love everything about this school. We moved from pennsylvania and was wowed by the difference in the school districts. I was so happy with the teachers my son had. They are tough, but fair. My son needed all of what the teachers had to offer. They give extra help for the DSTP and are very into getting good test scores which is fine. Overall the extracurricular activities for the kids are fun and they happen every time you turn around. I love this school and would recommend it to anyone moving to the Newcastle County Area
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2005

I love that my kids are going to a great school like Keene. My son enjoys going to school everyday. The teachers there are really nice and go out of their way to make sure the parents know whats going on in the class.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2004

This is a great school. My daughter went to Keene and I loved the staff and the concern they show the children. I would say that if you are looking for a school this is the school for your child to go to.
—Submitted by Bethany Malveaux, a parent


Posted April 5, 2004

My children have been at Keene for the last 3 years, and it has been a wonderful experience! The staff at Keene makes the difference. Everyone there is ready to help. There 'PAWS' system for motivating good behavior, has won them special recognition for its positive effects with the students. The PTA is very active and has activities for the students and parents all through the year. The only bad thing I can say it that it only goes to the fourth grade. I will really miss the staff and the great administration, especially Ms. Spiers the principal! Beth Reel
—Submitted by Beth Reel, a parent


Posted March 4, 2004

This is a very good school. My kids love going there. The teachers really care about the kids. It gives me peace of mind knowing that my kids are in good hands.
—Submitted by JESSE JIMENEZ, a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

As a new resident in the state of Delaware I'm very impressed with Keene elementary school. My 3rd grader is very excited about attending school there everyday and that as a parent makes me feel very proud that he attends such a great school that puts education and safety first.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2003

This school is great! My kids love it here and are always happy to go to school. The teachers and principal are wonderful!
—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.

141 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

139 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
95%

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 78% in 2009.

114 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

106 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

137 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
85%
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.

138 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

124 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

125 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
65%
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.

139 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

131 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
94%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

138 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
80%
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 Students93%
Female92%
Male94%
African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
White>95%
Low socioeconomic status91%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Title I93%
Special ed86%
Regular ed94%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

Reading

All Students88%
Female90%
Male85%
African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
White90%
Low socioeconomic status84%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Title I88%
Special ed84%
Regular ed88%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English87%
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 Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Low socioeconomic status87%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title I91%
Special ed94%
Regular ed91%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

Reading

All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Low socioeconomic status88%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Title I90%
Regular ed91%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English90%
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 Students78%
Female79%
Male76%
African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
White88%
Low socioeconomic status70%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Title I78%
Special ed48%
Regular ed83%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant78%

Reading

All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
White94%
Low socioeconomic status76%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Title I83%
Special edn/a
Regular ed88%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English83%
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

Math

All Students76%
Female78%
Male75%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Low socioeconomic status74%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Title I76%
Special ed52%
Regular ed81%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant76%

Reading

All Students79%
Female84%
Male75%
African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Low socioeconomic status75%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Title I79%
Special ed50%
Regular ed83%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant79%

Writing

All Students62%
Female69%
Male56%
African American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Low socioeconomic status60%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Title I62%
Special ed13%
Regular ed71%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English61%
Not migrant62%
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 47% 33%
White 37% 52%
Hispanic 11% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 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 47%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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200 Lagrange Ave
Newark, DE 19702
Phone: (302) 454-2018

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