D
Needs Improvement
37/100

John S. Charlton School

📚 Pre-K – 12 🏫 K-12
📍 278 Sorghum Mill Rd., Camden, DE 19934
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 12% · Math 3% proficient · 6th percentile in Delaware
Graduation
D
24% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Delaware schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
260
Students
enrolled
5.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%6/100reading 10th percentile, math 2nd percentile among Delaware high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%4/10024% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 22% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Delaware schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −49 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Delaware. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency12% (−36 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−36 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate24% (−56 pts vs. state avg 80%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Delaware state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White15%5%reading -55 pts, math -47 pts5th percentile (list)
Black10%5%reading -24 pts, math -13 pts7th percentile (list)
Low-income10%10%reading -23 pts, math -8 pts11th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 278 Sorghum Mill Rd.
City Camden
ZIP Code 19934
District 1000180
NCES School ID 100018000043
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19934

Understanding the community around John S. Charlton School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $77,936
Per Capita Income $34,090
Poverty Rate 7.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.1%
High School or Higher 90.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $289,900
Median Rent $1,348
Owner-Occupied 82.9%
Renter-Occupied 17.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John S. Charlton School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 69.6%
Female 30.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 45.0%
Black 37.3%
Hispanic/Latino 8.9%
Two or More Races 5.4%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 260
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 5.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John S. Charlton School?
John S. Charlton School has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend John S. Charlton School?
John S. Charlton School has 260 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.5:1.
What grades does John S. Charlton School serve?
John S. Charlton School serves grades Pre-K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a public school.
How much funding does John S. Charlton School receive per student?
John S. Charlton School receives $18,245 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John S. Charlton School in 19934 ▼
Avg Home Value
$388,315
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,167
1-Year Change
+4.7%
% Renters
17.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026