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McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 475 students

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Posted August 17, 2005

At first I was a little apprenhensive about sending my child to McVey because we just moved into the area from Townsend. But I was pleasantly surprised! When you're at McVey your feel like your home. The teachers truly care about the students. The principal, vice, and staff took great care in knowing each child on his or her own level. The Principal always stood in the foyer and greeted the students in the morning and when they left. The vice principal stood at the outside door to greet them as well. I always felt save leaving my daughter in their care. The school spirit is always shown. She left McVey with the confidence and self esteem that she could do anything! McVey is a fantastic learning institution!
—Submitted by Raine G., a parent


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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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

98 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
89%
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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

89 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

94 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
35%

2007

 
 
67%
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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

92 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

81 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
41%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

71 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

75 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
n/a
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 Students85%
Female83%
Male86%
African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Low socioeconomic status77%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Title I85%
Special ed67%
Regular ed88%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant85%

Reading

All Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Low socioeconomic status79%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Title I86%
Special edn/a
Regular ed89%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English85%
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 Students85%
Female87%
Male84%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
White89%
Low socioeconomic status79%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Title I85%
Special ed67%
Regular ed88%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant85%

Reading

All Students84%
Female91%
Male77%
African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
White90%
Low socioeconomic status80%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Title I84%
Regular ed84%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English83%
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 Students84%
Female86%
Male81%
African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
White90%
Low socioeconomic status80%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Title I84%
Special edn/a
Regular ed87%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant84%

Reading

All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
White90%
Low socioeconomic status84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Title I88%
Special edn/a
Regular ed88%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English88%
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%
Female94%
Male87%
African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Low socioeconomic status87%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title I91%
Special edn/a
Regular ed90%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

Reading

All Students93%
Female>95%
Male89%
African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Low socioeconomic status93%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Title I93%
Special edn/a
Regular ed92%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant93%

Writing

All Students59%
Female69%
Male49%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Low socioeconomic status61%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Title I59%
Special edn/a
Regular ed62%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English59%
Not migrant59%
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 46% 52%
Black 27% 33%
Hispanic 23% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 59%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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908 Janice Dr
Newark, DE 19713
Phone: (302) 454-2145

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