McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

332 students in grades K-5 attend Joseph M. McVey Elementary School in Newark.

Successful lifelong learners are made at Joseph M. McVey Elementary in Newark.

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Joseph M. McVey Elementary in Newark is the home of the dragons.

Students can play on the colorful playground during recess at Joseph M. McVey Elementary.

Basketball lovers have a paved court at Joseph M. McVey Elementary School in Newark.

Joseph M. McVey Elementary School is tucked away in Newark on Janice Dr.

McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

908 Janice Dr, Newark, DE

Christina School District

343 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
37%

Reading Proficiency
42%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

42%

Math Proficiency

37%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

50.6%

Female

49.4%

Black

38.8%

White

33.6%

Hispanic

18.5%

Asian or Pacific Islander

5.2%

Two or more races

3.6%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

6/6/2017

Great school !!! My kids love there teachers,good environment,education and communication parents and teachers!!!!

5.0 other

6/1/2016

My daughter just joined this school in March this year and she Loves it. The teachers are awesome, attentive and make education fun. My daughters teacher sends an email weekly to keep parents informed of the class and school activities for the week.

5.0 parent

10/23/2014

This is my daughters 2nd year at this school and I just love it! They are so involved in the kids learning with a great staff. I feel the staff, even down to the gym teacher really cares about my daughter. Mr. Wilke is the best principal I have ever known. He is extremely involved and you can find h...

5.0 parent

8/7/2013

I went to this school from k-4 grade and I loved every minute of it. All the teachers were so nice and understanding. They really inspired me and brought out the talent in me even though I was a very shy girl. The principal did always great us every morning with a worm heart and a beautiful smile. E...

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McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Newark, DE, in the Newark neighborhood, and is served by the Christina School District in Delaware. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 343 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $476,226. Discover additional schools in the area, like Newark High School, Glasgow High School, The Brennen School, and more. Learn more about what Newark has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School.

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