Serving 119 students in grades 1-12, Douglass School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in DE)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Douglass School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Douglass School's student population of 119 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers (18-19)
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Douglass School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
74%
31%
White
5%
38%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Douglass School?
The graduation rate of Douglass School is 50%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 87%.
How many students attend Douglass School?
119 students attend Douglass School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Douglass School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Douglass School offer ?
Douglass School offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Douglass School part of?
Douglass School is part of Christina School District.
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