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Brookside Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 372 students

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Posted September 1, 2003

I want to start with a thank you for all the staff at this school. You all are brave and show great care in your work. You teach respect of one self as well for others. You teach love for one self,as well as the rest of the world.
—Submitted by 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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

51 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
71%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

65 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

72 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
36%

2007

 
 
71%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

55 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
66%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

79 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
37%

2007

 
 
40%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

65 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

70 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
71%
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 Students76%
Female67%
Male86%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White88%
Low socioeconomic status72%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Title I76%
Special edn/a
Regular ed76%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant76%

Reading

All Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Low socioeconomic status86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Title I88%
Special edn/a
Regular ed88%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English89%
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 Students84%
Female84%
Male84%
African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
White87%
Low socioeconomic status83%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Title I84%
Special edn/a
Regular ed86%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant84%

Reading

All Students86%
Female90%
Male78%
African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
White83%
Low socioeconomic status86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I86%
Regular ed86%
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 Students61%
Female58%
Male64%
African American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
White83%
Low socioeconomic status58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I61%
Special edn/a
Regular ed63%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English64%
Not migrant61%

Reading

All Students69%
Female69%
Male69%
African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
White82%
Low socioeconomic status64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I69%
Special edn/a
Regular ed69%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English73%
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 Students83%
Female91%
Male76%
African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
White87%
Low socioeconomic status81%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Title I83%
Special edn/a
Regular ed86%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant83%

Reading

All Students78%
Female81%
Male76%
African American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
White90%
Low socioeconomic status75%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Title I78%
Special edn/a
Regular ed78%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant78%

Writing

All Students70%
Female85%
Male57%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
White73%
Low socioeconomic status65%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Title I70%
Special edn/a
Regular ed72%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant70%
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
Black 38% 33%
White 36% 52%
Hispanic 24% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 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 75%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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800 Marrows Rd
Newark, DE 19713
Phone: (302) 454-5454

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