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The John Dickinson School
Public Middle, High School
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Grade 6-12
1801 Milltown Rd,
Wilmington, DE
Red Clay Consolidated School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
82%
Niche Grade
B-
A
B
B
B-
B-
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
35%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
22.9%
State Average
32.6%
Science
11.2%
State Average
19.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
230:1
Student Diversity
Male
57.1%
Female
42.9%
White
36.5%
Hispanic
30.8%
Black
27.9%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Delaware
139 Students
Delaware State University
57 Students
Temple University
52 Students
Penn State
44 Students
Widener University
30 Students
Morgan State University
27 Students
Goldey-Beacom College
27 Students
Delaware Technical Community College - Stanton-Wilmington
22 Students
Drexel University
21 Students
New York University
20 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
35 Students
Biology
33 Students
Psychology
28 Students
Nursing
19 Students
Computer Science
15 Students
Communications
15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
10 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
10 Students
Political Science and Government
9 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/2/2025
The teachers are very kind and welcoming. The staff is always present. The facilities are always clean and neat. Overall I enjoy to be a member of that school.
2/19/2023
It is alright school. The teachers are very nice and accommodating when students are in need. Though it lacks school spirit.
10/31/2022
I have found my time in the IB program at The John Dickinson School to be very comfortable. I actually find it hard to imagine not seeing my classmates everyday; they feel like family almost. With such a friendly environment in the IB program, I would consider my overall experience to be very good, much better than middle school, and I am glad to have attended for high school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/15/2025
when i try to go sleep they dont play sleepy phonk 12 hour versoin. than jah starts asking me what a father is, im so done bye bye.
4/12/2025
As a current student at this school, I cannot count how many times i’ve shed tears over this school. It’s not the staff or administration whatsoever and I feel terribly sorry for majority. The atmosphere is terrible, nobody participates in spirit weeks, dances, events, or even non school sanctioned...
10/19/2023
Had three kids graduate JDHS. All got a great start into college. One went to UD, one to Goldey-Beacom, one to Naval Academy in Annapolis. Great athletic programs. Teachers that care. IB program getting better every year.
9/20/2023
I pulled my child out of this school after 2 years there. The good: He never had a teacher he didn't like. They were all very good, communicated well and had his best interests at heart. I honestly feel sorry for the teachers because the kids give them no respect and they are just trying to do their...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$123K - $1.6M
Homes For Sale
250
Average Home Value
$392,809
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
60%
Average Household Income
$70,542
% of College Grads
30.1%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,782 Sq Ft
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$1,995 - $2,875 per month
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Paper Mill Park
Middle Run Valley Park
Carousel Park New Castle County Equestrian Center
Wood Creek Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Eastburn Acres Park
White Clay Creek State Park
Arundel Park
Deacons Walk Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
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The John Dickinson School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Wilmington, DE, in the Pike Creek neighborhood, and is served by the Red Clay Consolidated School District in Delaware. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 973 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. The John Dickinson School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 82%, and the average SAT score is 1080. The average home value in this area is $392,809. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Central School, Meadowood School, Thomas McKean High School, and more. Learn more about what Wilmington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The John Dickinson School.