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Brandywine Springs School

Public | K-8 | 1084 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 9, 2013

This is written by a 4th grader.I enjoy this school very much.Most of the teachers are very fun and cool.


Posted February 1, 2012

BRADYWINE SPRINGS USED TO BE A WONDERFUL SCHOOL MY CHILDREN ATTENDED FOR 4 1/2 YEARS.ALTHOUGH SINCE THEY HAVE NEW LEADERS WHICH INCLUDE PRINCIPAL, & ADMINISTRATION I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL TO ANYONE. CHILDREN ARE GREAT, MY KIDS WERE NOT BULLIED BY CHILDREN. THEY LOVED GOING TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY, LOOKED FORWARD TO FRIENDS & TEACHERS, UNTIL THIS YEAR. THEY WERE ONLY BULLIED BY PRINCIPAL, ADMINISTRATION AND WE HAD TO LEAVE SCHOOL FOR MY CHILDRENS SAFETY. MY CHLD WAS BEING PHYSICALLY HURT BY THEM. FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILDREN FIND ANOTHER SCHOOL AND DISTRICT TO PUT YOUR KIDS IN!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 9, 2012

Brandywine springs is a wonderful school. I have been there for 4 years and I love the school. The teachers are great at teaching. Bullying happens a little. My sister gets bullied often and so do I. Make sure your child is confident before they attend this school or they will get picked on.


Posted April 26, 2011

Mixed reviews on this school. I had 3 kids there from 2000-2010. Elementary was awesome - great teachers (except for one 2nd grade teacher) that not only taught the kids well but were supportive and nurturing. The middle school experience was horrible though. Not very well thought out in regards to exploratory classes, sports, clubs, or field trips, and only a few good teachers in the 3 years of middle school. Most should be fired because they were that bad. When the school first opened all the teachers were hand picked but for some reason it seems middle school got all the rejects that other schools didn't want. The difference between the elementary teachers and middle school teachers was like night and day. Also, the teachers did what they wanted and walked all over the principal the past couple of years so it's probably a good thing he retired. I rated the principal leadership low because of that. For elementary, it's a very good school but I'd advise going elsewhere for middle school. Parental involvement has remained strong over the years and is certainly one of the advantages to this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2010

I love Brandywine springs! I would not send my child anywhere else!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2008

BSS is a wonderful, warm, welcoming place. Students and families are valued. It is suce a wonderful place that it has grown t o over 1,000 students in grades k-8. This year, they have addedn 15 new staff members to accommodate full-day K and the new 8th grade. It's obvious that the great principal Mr. Cooke is the reason that everyone wants to go to BSS!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2008

My grandchildren attend this school and it is fantastic. The principal is involved in every aspect of the school and knows the children by name. Each child is greeted, daily, as if they are an important vip, where they enter the school domain.


Posted April 13, 2007

Brandywine Springs is a school like no other! The teachers are innovative, challenging, loving and fun. The administration has an undying dedication to the students and their families. Parent involvement is like no other. Walking through the halls you will always find a parent volunteer giving their time and self to the studnets. Every child who enters that building finds a home. They children show their love of the school everyday in positive behavior and excellent achievements. Brandywine Springs is the place to be.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 26, 2007

Brandywine Springs is an exceptional school. Mr. Cooke is a fabulous Principal. He is involved in every aspect of the school and deeply cares about the children and teachers. The teachers, custodial staff, and volunteers are so dedicated to their professions and it shows in the education that is provided to the students.
—Submitted by Lisa Cosner, a parent


Posted September 8, 2006

Both of my children absolutely love Brandywine Springs. This is our 3rd yr with the school and would never think of leaving! The teachers are great and so helpful and positive with the kids. Mr. Cooke is great and very good at his job! Keep it up! We are exciting for yet another great year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2005

My daughter absolutely loves Branywine Springs. She was in kindergarten last year and can't wait for school to start. Her teacher was amazing and the extra activites were so much fun (basketball, French club and cooking were her favorites). We look forward the the next several years.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2004

This school is excellent! My children have attended for 4 years. The teachers are enthusiastic, loving, challenging, and motivated. The administration is wonderful. As my friends complain about their private school tuition, I just grin from ear to ear my my children are at a public school I love!
—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.

128 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

117 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
93%
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.

131 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

116 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
>95%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

150 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
79%
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.

164 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

161 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
>95%

2007

 
 
94%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

141 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
64%
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.

148 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

141 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
>95%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
>95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

147 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
73%

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 75% in 2009.

91 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
>95%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

86 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

104 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
77%
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 71% in 2009.

99 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

87 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
>95%

2008

 
 
>95%

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2008.

74 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
76%

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

The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

72 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

64 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
>95%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 59% in 2009.

72 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 55% in 2009.

72 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2009.

72 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
n/a

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 Students94%
Female90%
Male>95%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Title In/a
Special ed81%
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

Reading

All Students93%
Female91%
Male>95%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed94%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%
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 Students88%
Female86%
Male90%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Title In/a
Special ed27%
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

Reading

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male92%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title In/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 Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

Reading

All Students94%
Female>95%
Male92%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%
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 Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed91%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant89%

Reading

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White>95%
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English>95%
Not migrant>95%

Writing

All Students67%
Female80%
Male51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed70%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English66%
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

Math

All Students>95%
Female93%
Male>95%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White>95%
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English>95%
Not migrant>95%

Reading

All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed93%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%
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%
Female85%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Title In/a
Special ed44%
Regular ed90%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

Reading

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Title In/a
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 Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed92%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

Reading

All Students>95%
Female93%
Male>95%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White>95%
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed>95%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English>95%
Not migrant>95%

Science

All Students81%
Female77%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed89%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%

Social Studies

All Students68%
Female60%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed75%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant68%

Writing

All Students85%
Female>95%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed92%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%
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 89% 52%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 3%
Hispanic 4% 11%
Black 3% 33%
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 8%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2916 Duncan Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
Phone: (302) 636-5681

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