Castle Hills Elementary School

Castle Hills Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
502 Moores Ln,  New Castle, DE
Colonial School District
4.0
479 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
24%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
19.1%
State Average
32.6%
Science
6.3%
State Average
19.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
561:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Black
41.1%
Hispanic
27.8%
White
19.5%
Two or more races
6.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Native American
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/15/2018
Very nice school my 2 kids are going to this school from this January. They have advanced program on Saturday. Nurse and teachers are very helpful.
5.0 other
2/3/2016
I love this school! Every concern I or my children have ever had has been addressed and dealt with immediately. My son went from being "placed" to promoted because the staff and I worked as a team to make him succeed. I love the family environment created here.
1.0 parent
4/17/2015
They do not teach here. My daughter needs to be held back but they wont do to policies. She is below level of her grade ..I've been expressing concern over this for over 3 years now and they actually PLACE her in the next grade EVERY YEAR. I dont understand how they can just push her through the sys...
4.0 parent
1/8/2015
The kids have fun while they learn. The teachers are helpful. The school also provides a number of resources regarding a large array of concerns that may present itself.

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Castle Hills Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in New Castle, DE, in the New Castle neighborhood, and is served by the Colonial School District in Delaware. The school has a total enrollment of 479 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. Castle Hills Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $345,188. Discover additional schools in the area, like John G. Leach School, The Wallace Wallin School, Penn (William) High School, and more. Learn more about what New Castle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Castle Hills Elementary School.

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