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Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 549 students

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Posted August 18, 2005

This school really focuses on its students as well as their behavior. They have a school wide behavior modification plan called Smith Stars which rewards children for their positive behaviors. The teachers are very friendly and committed to their students.
—Submitted by a teacher


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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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

92 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
95%

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 78% in 2009.

90 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

85 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

100 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
86%
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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

71 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

102 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
61%
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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

82 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
>95%

2007

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

95 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
83%

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

All Students93%
Female89%
Male>95%
African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White>95%
Low socioeconomic status89%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title I93%
Special ed69%
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant93%

Reading

All Students95%
Female>95%
Male92%
African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White>95%
Low socioeconomic status94%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title I95%
Special edn/a
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant95%
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 Students82%
Female80%
Male84%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
White92%
Low socioeconomic status71%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Title I82%
Special edn/a
Regular ed85%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant82%

Reading

All Students86%
Female92%
Male81%
African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Low socioeconomic status86%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Title I86%
Regular ed86%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English86%
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 Students77%
Female79%
Male74%
African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Low socioeconomic status74%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Title I77%
Special edn/a
Regular ed78%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant77%

Reading

All Students80%
Female84%
Male76%
African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Low socioeconomic status80%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Title I80%
Special edn/a
Regular ed81%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant80%
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%
Female66%
Male69%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Low socioeconomic status62%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Title I68%
Special ed32%
Regular ed77%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English67%
Not migrant68%

Reading

All Students84%
Female87%
Male82%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White88%
Low socioeconomic status82%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Title I84%
Special edn/a
Regular ed87%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%

Writing

All Students75%
Female84%
Male67%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Low socioeconomic status70%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Title I75%
Special ed44%
Regular ed82%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant75%
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
White 57% 52%
Black 26% 33%
Hispanic 13% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 46%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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142 Brennen Dr
Newark, DE 19713
Phone: (302) 454-2174

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