Serving 788 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Charter School Of New Castle ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 788 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charter School Of New Castle's student population of 788 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
788 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charter School Of New Castle ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charter School Of New Castle is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#163 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
92%
31%
White
2%
38%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charter School Of New Castle's ranking?
Charter School Of New Castle is ranked #163 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Charter School Of New Castle?
788 students attend Charter School Of New Castle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Charter School Of New Castle students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charter School Of New Castle?
Charter School Of New Castle has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charter School Of New Castle offer ?
Charter School Of New Castle offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charter School Of New Castle part of?
Charter School Of New Castle is part of Charter School Of New Castle School District.
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