Serving 695 students in grades 6-8, Mccullough (Calvin R. ) 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 8% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
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 (2024)
- 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 declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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: 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 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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