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Academic Resources for Colonial School District

Varsity Tutors serves students in Colonial School District, a public school district serving the New Castle area in Delaware. The district educates 9,132 students across 15 schools.

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Map of Colonial School District
15
Schools

9,132

Total Students

15

Schools

83%

Graduation Rate

1030

Avg SAT

18

Avg ACT

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

The K–12 Academic Journey in Colonial School District

What to expect at each stage—and where students commonly need extra support.

Focus & Milestones

Building foundations in reading, writing, and math

  • Learn to read (K-2)
  • Read to learn (3-5)
  • Multiplication mastery
  • Middle school readiness

Common Pressure Points

Where students often need extra support:

  • 13rd grade reading transition
  • 2Math facts fluency
  • 3Fractions in 4th-5th grade

Testing & Assessments

Important tests at this level:

  • DE State Assessment (Grades 3-5)

Schools & Academic Resources

Find school and grade-specific tutoring for Colonial School District students, school information, and other academic resources.

E
Elementary Schools
Foundational learning with personalized tutoring support
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary
1,044 students
Southern Elementary School
737 students
Castle Hills Elementary School
492 students
New Castle Elementary School
407 students
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School
399 students
Pleasantville Elementary School
379 students
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School
353 students
The Colwyck Center
177 students
Grades PK-PK
Available Grades:
PK
M
Middle Schools
Transition support with subject-specific tutoring
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
936 students
Grades 6-8
Available Grades:
6
7
8
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School
705 students
Grades 6-8
Available Grades:
6
7
8
Read (George) Middle School
694 students
Grades 6-8
Available Grades:
6
7
8
H
High Schools
Advanced academics with college prep tutoring
Penn (William) High School
2,239 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Leach (John G.) School
88 students
Grades PK-12
O
Other Schools
Alternative & Special Programs
Wilmington Manor Elementary School
482 students
The Wallace Wallin School
0
District Performance
Graduation Rate

83%

Students graduating on time
Average SAT

1030

Combined score
Average ACT

18

Composite score
Per Student Spending

$21,644

Annual expenditure

Supporting Families in Colonial School District

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