Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School serves 695 students in grades 6-8.
Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School's student population of 695 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
695 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School is 0.66, 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
#182 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%

Hispanic
31%
19%

Black
46%
30%

White
18%
42%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School's ranking?
Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School is ranked #182 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School often compared to?
Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kirk (George V.) Middle School, Read (George) Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School?
695 students attend Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School?
Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School offer ?
Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School part of?
Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School is part of Colonial School District.
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