Downie (Carrie) Elementary School vs Read (George) Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
Read (George) Middle School
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students
| Measure | Downie (Carrie) Elementary School New Castle, Delaware | Read (George) Middle School New Castle, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 121 | #27 of 40 |
| National rank | #35323 of 50,301 | #11517 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 324 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 20% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downie (Carrie) Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 32.0).
- •Downie (Carrie) Elementary School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 20%).
- •Read (George) Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Downie (Carrie) Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.5).
- •Read (George) Middle School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 324.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Downie (Carrie) Elementary School better than Read (George) Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Downie (Carrie) Elementary School ranks higher (34.9 vs 32.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Downie (Carrie) Elementary School and Read (George) Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School: 324. Read (George) Middle School: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downie (Carrie) Elementary School and Read (George) Middle School rank in Delaware?
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School is 89th of 121 and Read (George) Middle School is 27th of 40 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).