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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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
32%

Reading Proficiency
42%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

42%

Math Proficiency

32%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 11:1 Teachers 28	Full Time Teachers 28
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female 50.5%	Male 49.5%
Black 42.3%	White 30.7%
Hispanic 20.1%	Two or more races 3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander 2.8%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 other

6/18/2026

As a former employee and a parent myself, I cannot remain silent about what I personally witnessed during my time at this school.I was consistently praised for my work with my assigned student and for the care, patience, and dedication I brought to my position. However, my experience changed when I...

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...

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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 32% 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 $487,011. 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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