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Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 538 students

 

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Posted July 31, 2010

Outstanding staff who go out of their way to get to know each individual student and to create a safe and positive learning environment. As a parent, I couldn't be happier with Wilson!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 4, 2010

The absolute best elementary school in the state of Delaware. Principal Helen Spact is an educational genius who truly thinks 'out of the box'. She also devotes a tremendous amount of her time to her students and the activities that go on at the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2009

I am impressed with the commitment of the teachers. The kids actually look forward to going to school. They're having fun while learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2005

Absolutely, without a doubt, the best elementary school! Makes you feel welcome, loved and important to be a parent of a student at this school. Exceptional!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2005

one of the best schools in the christina school district.
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Posted February 9, 2004

One of the absolute best elementary schools in the state of Delaware, Principal Helen Spact is a gem.
—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.

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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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
>95%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

61 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
>95%

2008

 
 
>95%

2007

 
 
92%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

63 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

80 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
78%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

69 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

76 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
78%

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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

78 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
>95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

84 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
80%

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 Students>95%
Female>95%
Male94%
African American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
White>95%
Low socioeconomic status94%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title I>95%
Special edn/a
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English>95%
Not migrant>95%

Reading

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
White>95%
Low socioeconomic status>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title I>95%
Special edn/a
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English>95%
Not migrant>95%
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 Students85%
Female83%
Male88%
African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
White>95%
Low socioeconomic status80%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Title I85%
Special ed73%
Regular ed88%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant85%

Reading

All Students84%
Female84%
Male85%
African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
White93%
Low socioeconomic status70%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title I84%
Regular ed86%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant84%
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%
Female73%
Male78%
African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
White85%
Low socioeconomic status61%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Title I76%
Special edn/a
Regular ed79%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant76%

Reading

All Students77%
Female86%
Male68%
African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Low socioeconomic status64%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Title I77%
Special edn/a
Regular ed76%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant77%
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 Students81%
Female79%
Male83%
African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
White91%
Low socioeconomic status68%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Title I81%
Special edn/a
Regular ed84%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant81%

Reading

All Students82%
Female79%
Male85%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Low socioeconomic status68%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Title I82%
Special edn/a
Regular ed82%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant82%

Writing

All Students67%
Female62%
Male71%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
White72%
Low socioeconomic status62%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Title I67%
Special edn/a
Regular ed68%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English67%
Not migrant67%
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 39% 50%
Hispanic 38% 12%
Black 14% 32%
Asian 4% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 0%
Two or more races 2% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 57%N/A48%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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14 Forge Rd
Newark, DE 19711
Phone: (302) 454-2180

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