Serving 608 students in grades 6-8, F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School 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 26% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School's student population of 608 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
608 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
27%
30%
White
48%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School's ranking?
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School is ranked #104 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School often compared to?
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fred Fifer Iii Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School?
608 students attend F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School?
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School offer ?
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School part of?
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School is part of Caesar Rodney School District.
School Calendar
View the F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Schools Closed / Teachers In-Service
August 21, 2024 (Wednesday)
Schools Closed / Teachers In-Service
August 26, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed (District Office Open)
August 30, 2024 (Friday)
Schools Closed Labor Day (District Office Closed)
September 02, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed / Teacher In-Service
September 10, 2024 (Tuesday)
School Reviews
5 8/24/2009
There are alot of after-school activities available. There's drama, eco-team, school newspaper, and Odyssey of the Mind Program. Then there are sports, for boys and girls- Cheerleading, soccer, lacross, and more!
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