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Marbrook Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 586 students

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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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

43 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
69%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

51 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

34 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
66%
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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

37 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
93%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

44 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
41%

2007

 
 
45%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

59 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
>95%

2007

 
 
>95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

67 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
70%
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 Students86%
Female90%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Low socioeconomic status81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Title I86%
Special edn/a
Regular ed86%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant86%

Reading

All Students81%
Female90%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Low socioeconomic status73%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Title I81%
Special edn/a
Regular ed81%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant81%
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 Students72%
Female67%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
White86%
Low socioeconomic status58%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Title I72%
Special edn/a
Regular ed80%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant72%

Reading

All Students82%
Female88%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
White90%
Low socioeconomic status77%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Title I82%
Regular ed85%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant82%
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 Students74%
Female86%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
White90%
Low socioeconomic status69%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Title I74%
Special edn/a
Regular ed86%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant74%

Reading

All Students78%
Female76%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Low socioeconomic status75%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Title I78%
Special edn/a
Regular ed81%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%
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 Students74%
Female74%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
White73%
Low socioeconomic status76%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Title I74%
Special edn/a
Regular ed81%
English language learners (ELL)81%
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant74%

Reading

All Students85%
Female86%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
White81%
Low socioeconomic status80%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Title I85%
Special edn/a
Regular ed88%
English language learners (ELL)89%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant85%

Writing

All Students42%
Female53%
Male32%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
White46%
Low socioeconomic status40%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Title I42%
Special edn/a
Regular ed48%
English language learners (ELL)40%
Proficient in English43%
Not migrant42%
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
Hispanic 62% 11%
White 25% 52%
Black 13% 33%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 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 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2101 Centerville Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
Phone: (302) 992-5555

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