F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 855 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School's ranking?
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).
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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School?
855 students attend F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% 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 17:1, 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.
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