C+
Average
61/100

Kuumba Academy Charter School

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 1200 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Overall
C+
61/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 16th percentile in Delaware
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.20 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 67th percentile
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

61
Repit Score
out of 100
599
Students
enrolled
11.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%16/1002.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%67/100Students gain 1.20 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.92 in 2009–19; 78th percentile in Delaware (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 61% 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 +16 points better 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 proficiency36% (−12 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency29% (−10 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

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
Black35%27%reading +0 pts, math +6 pts62nd percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading +9 pts, math +22 pts71st percentile (list)
Low-income32%27%reading -2 pts, math +6 pts45th 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 1200 North French Street
City Wilmington
ZIP Code 19801
District 1000014
NCES School ID 100001400106
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19801

Understanding the community around Kuumba Academy Charter School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $42,453
Per Capita Income $29,696
Poverty Rate 28.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%
High School or Higher 85.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $166,300
Median Rent $1,087
Owner-Occupied 28.0%
Renter-Occupied 72.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Kuumba Academy Charter School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.7%
Female 54.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 90.7%
Hispanic/Latino 4.7%
Two or More Races 2.8%
White 0.7%
American Indian 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 599
Teachers (FTE) 53.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Kuumba Academy Charter School?
Kuumba Academy Charter School has a Repit School Score of 61 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Kuumba Academy Charter School?
Kuumba Academy Charter School has 599 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
What grades does Kuumba Academy Charter School serve?
Kuumba Academy Charter School serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Kuumba Academy Charter School receive per student?
Kuumba Academy Charter School receives $19,265 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Kuumba Academy Charter School in 19801 ▼
Avg Home Value
$178,645
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,789
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
72.0%

Other Schools in 19801

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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