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Leach (John G.) School vs. Meadowood Program

Should you attend Leach (John G.) School or Meadowood Program? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Leach (John G.) School
10 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Meadowood Program
55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Leach (John G.) School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 86 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Leach (John G.) School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Serving 120 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Meadowood Program 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
School Type
Special
Alternative
Grades Offered
PK-12
K-12
Total Students
86 students
120 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Leach (John G.) School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meadowood Program over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
64% | 36%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Leach (John G.) School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meadowood Program.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Leach (John G.) School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meadowood Program over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Leach (John G.) School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colonial School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meadowood Program with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#35 out of 199 schools in DE
(Top 20%)
#185 out of 199 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Leach (John G.) School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Meadowood Program, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 20% in DE)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Leach (John G.) School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colonial School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowood Program who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Red Clay Consolidated School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 30% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Leach (John G.) School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colonial School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowood Program who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Red Clay Consolidated School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
<50%
(Top 5% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowood Program who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Red Clay Consolidated School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
<50%
(Bottom 50% in DE)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Meadowood Program with the average graduation rate observed in the Red Clay Consolidated School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Leach (John G.) School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Meadowood Program by grade.
Pre-K Students
2
-
Kindergarten Students
3
4
Grade 1 Students
1
7
Grade 2 Students
3
4
Grade 3 Students
4
6
Grade 4 Students
1
4
Grade 5 Students
4
7
Grade 6 Students
6
4
Grade 7 Students
4
5
Grade 8 Students
2
3
Grade 9 Students
4
12
Grade 10 Students
4
4
Grade 11 Students
2
7
Grade 12 Students
46
53

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Leach (John G.) School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colonial School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meadowood Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Red Clay Consolidated School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Leach (John G.) School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colonial School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meadowood Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Red Clay Consolidated School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
43%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Leach (John G.) School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colonial School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meadowood Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Red Clay Consolidated School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
34%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Leach (John G.) School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colonial School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meadowood Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Red Clay Consolidated School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Leach (John G.) School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colonial School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Meadowood Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Red Clay Consolidated School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Leach (John G.) School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colonial School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meadowood Program, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Leach (John G.) School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colonial School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meadowood Program, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Red Clay Consolidated School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(12-13 School Year Data)
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Leach (John G.) School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colonial School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meadowood Program, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Red Clay Consolidated School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2008-09 school year.
 
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