F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
Tel:
(302)698-8410
- F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School serves 823 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 55%.
School Overview
- F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School's student population of 823 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 823 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall School Rank | #56 out of 200 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 17% |
| Black | 28% | 30% |
| White | 56% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Caesar Rodney School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School is John S. Charlton School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School Ilc (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School Ilc (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Camden Wyoming F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School Ilc Special Education School
Grades: 6-8
0.0 miles
2841 South State Street
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302)698-8410 0.0 6-8 n/a - Camden Wyoming Allen Frear Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 708 students
0.2 miles
238 Sorghum Mill Road
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302)697-3279 0.2 1-5 708 - Dover John S. Charlton School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 223 students
0.3 miles
278 Sorghum Mill Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302)697-3103 0.3 PK-12 223 - Dover Star Hill Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 465 students
1.1 miles
594 Voshells Mill/star Hill Ro
Dover, DE 19901
(302)697-6117 1.1 1-5 465 - Camden Wyoming Positive Outcomes Charter School Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 125 students
1.6 miles
3337 South Dupont Highway
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302)697-8805 1.6 7-12 125
School Reviews
| 5 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! - Posted by Student/Alumni - camer |
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