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East Side Charter School

3000 North Claymont Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-8, East Side Charter School 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 21% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in DE
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Side Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

School Overview

East Side Charter School's student population of 446 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1997

School Rankings

East Side Charter School 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 East Side Charter School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
#172 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15%
31%
21%
42%
10-14%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
93%
31%
White
3%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Side Charter School's ranking?
East Side Charter School is ranked #172 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are East Side Charter School often compared to?
East Side Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School by visitors of our site.
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 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend East Side Charter School?
446 students attend East Side Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of East Side Charter School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Side Charter School?
East Side Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Side Charter School offer ?
East Side Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Side Charter School part of?
East Side Charter School is part of East Side Charter School District.

School Reviews

2   10/10/2025
This school needs major improvement. This is my daughters first year in the charter school system and it is worse than public school. Students have no manners and the teachers cannot control them. If you want your child to succeed don't send him/her there, if you do you will regret it....
- Posted by Parent - Hottn

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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