Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School's student population of 339 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 31, 2025
School Rankings
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 199 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
39%
31%
White
33%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School's ranking?
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School often compared to?
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School, Brookside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School?
339 students attend Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School?
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School offer ?
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School part of?
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.
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