Summary:
The 19802 zip code area of Wilmington, Delaware is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 middle school, spanning two different school districts - Brandywine School District and Red Clay Consolidated School District. While the traditional public schools, such as duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School, perform relatively well, the public charter schools in the area, like Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School and East Side Charter School, struggle with significantly lower student performance on standardized tests.
The data reveals stark contrasts in school performance, with duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School ranking 21st out of 54 Delaware middle schools and receiving a 3-star rating, while the charter schools rank near the bottom of the state's elementary schools. This disparity suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources may be at play in driving student outcomes. Additionally, the schools in this area face high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.1% at duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School to 78.1% at East Side Charter School, which likely contribute to the lower academic performance.
The racial demographics of the schools in the 19802 zip code area are also noteworthy, with a predominance of African American students, highlighting the need to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students, regardless of their background. The variation in school rankings and performance within the same school districts also suggests that factors specific to each school, beyond just district-level policies and resources, play a significant role in shaping student success.
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