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Kuumba Academy Charter School

Charter | K-6 | 253 students
 

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Posted May 7, 2013
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My twins attend this school. I absolutely love the interaction between teachers/parent and teachers/children. Strict focus on Math, Science and the Arts..
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Posted May 20, 2010
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Although my daughter is graduating this year, Kuumba Academy Charter School has proven to have deserved the Academic Excellence Award in the State of Delaware. There students perform above and beyond the normal standards of other children in public schools. I would recommend this school for all children in grades K-5.
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As a parent who had one child graduate from there, and now one child in the 4th grade who has been there 3 years, this school more than likely the best primary school in Wilmington. The State Ed Dept. has declared Kuumba as 'superior' according to the DSTP scores in 2007/8. It is the only art-centered school in Delaware where each child takes 5 different 'special' classes each week. It is one of few schools in Delaware that is apart of the Vision 2015 (a collaborative effort by education, government, business and civic leaders throughout Delaware). Kuumba is one of the few schools in the country to implement in 2008 the innovative Singapore Math system which has proven to elevate students in math scores. I don't know of any other school in Delaware that intergrates technology in every subject like this school does. There is more ...
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My child is currently enrolled at Kuumba. He will be attending the second grade in the fall. I love this school and highly recommend it to anyone who has an elementary aged student! They have wonderful extra curricular activities for the students. Also, they are an excellent academic school!
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Kuumba is a great school so far my children have been there for 2 years and I am very pleased with what they have learned so far and the teachers are very patient. Keep up the good work Kuumba.
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My daughter attended fifth grade at Kuumba Academy. She had a fabulous experience academically, socially, and in supporting her developing racial identity. Kuumba Academy's mission supports children of color in developing strong positive self-images which they otherwise may not always achieve due to continuing negative societal influences. Using the Kwaanza principles as a foundation, and with integration of the arts into the academic curriculum, the school environment is very nurturing of kids with varying abilities. Class sizes are small (13 in her fifth grade class!), allowing lots of individual attention. As the European-american mother of a biracial daughter, I welcomed this opportunity for her to be immersed in a part of her heritage that I cannot provide her out of my own experience. It was also a learning opportunity for me, to experience being the one in a clear minority and to be whole-heartedly welcomed into the active parent community.
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Enrolling my child into Kuumba Academy Charter School is the best thing that I could have done. The school offers a variety of programs including music,art, dance, foreign language and an excellent after school computer class that my child has helped my child immensely. The staff at Kuumba are professional, caring, well equip, and all about the children. Just visit and you will feel the same calm, nurturing, positive vibe I do every day I'm there.
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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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
84%
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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

40 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
58%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

34 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
49%
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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

32 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
41%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

40 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
54%
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.

34 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

28 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

34 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
57%
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.

2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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2007

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

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Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

2008

 
 
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2007

 
 
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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 Students89%
Female87%
Male90%
African American88%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I89%
Regular ed92%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant89%

Reading

All Students86%
Female90%
Male83%
African American86%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I86%
Regular ed85%
Proficient in English88%
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 Students93%
Female92%
Male>95%
African American93%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status91%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I93%
Regular ed>95%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

Reading

All Students65%
Female65%
Male65%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I65%
Regular ed65%
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant65%
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%
Male75%
African American76%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status78%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Title I74%
Regular ed79%
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant74%

Reading

All Students69%
Female79%
Malen/a
African American68%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I69%
Regular ed69%
Proficient in English69%
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 Students47%
Female46%
Malen/a
African American47%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status45%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I47%
Special edn/a
Regular ed43%
Proficient in English47%
Not migrant47%

Reading

All Students71%
Female79%
Malen/a
African American71%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I71%
Regular ed71%
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant71%

Writing

All Students53%
Female50%
Malen/a
African American53%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status55%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I53%
Regular ed53%
Proficient in English53%
Not migrant53%
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Regular edn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Regular edn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/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.

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 98% 32%
Hispanic 2% 12%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
White 0% 50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 76%N/A48%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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