Maurice Pritchett SR. Academy vs William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Delaware, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maurice Pritchett SR. Academy
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
616 students
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary
Hockessin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
| Measure | Maurice Pritchett SR. Academy Wilmington, Delaware | William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary Hockessin, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #121 of 121 | #29 of 121 |
| National rank | #50223 of 50,301 | #10554 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 616 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 63% |
| city | Wilmington | Hockessin |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 4.3).
- •William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 17%).
- •William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 12%).
- •Maurice Pritchett SR. Academy is the larger school with 616 students compared with 613.
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 Maurice Pritchett SR. Academy better than William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary ranks higher (71.1 vs 4.3 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 Maurice Pritchett SR. Academy and William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Hockessin in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maurice Pritchett SR. Academy: 616. William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maurice Pritchett SR. Academy and William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary rank in Delaware?
Maurice Pritchett SR. Academy is 121st of 121 and William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary is 29th of 121 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).