Below Average
#197 of 219 schools in DE
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
Middle School · Caesar Rodney School District · Camden, DE
A Caesar Rodney School District middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2841 South State Street, Camden, DE 19934
- Math 24% vs DE 31% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 90 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Camden), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,100
Median home value
$311,200
Median rent
$1,510/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19934; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John S. Charlton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Dover Air Force Base Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Magnolia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 434 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Caesar Rodney School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #12 of 14
- District spending per student
- $18,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School is listed in Caesar Rodney School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School is a public middle school in Camden, DE, part of Caesar Rodney School District, serving approximately 615 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #197 of 219 schools in DE.
State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
What grades does F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School serve?
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School?
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 615 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School rank in DE?
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School ranks #197 of 219 schools in DE.
What is F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School a charter school?
No, F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School a Title I school?
No, F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 615
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (302) 698-8410
- Area population (ZIP 19934)
- 13,579
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19934; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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