Very Good
#53 of 219 schools in DE
Top 24% in state
Magnolia Middle School
Middle School · Caesar Rodney School District · Magnolia, DE
A Caesar Rodney School District middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
133 Thomas More Dr, Magnolia, DE 19962
- Math 38% vs DE 31% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Magnolia Middle School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2022, reaching 44% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 28 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Magnolia 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,868
Median home value
$357,000
Median rent
$1,205/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
90.1%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19962; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Niel Postlethwait Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 615 | Compare → |
| John S. Charlton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Dover Air Force Base Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 266 | 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
- #5 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
Magnolia Middle School is listed in Caesar Rodney School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Magnolia Middle School
Magnolia Middle School is a public middle school in Magnolia, DE, part of Caesar Rodney School District, serving approximately 434 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Magnolia Middle School
What grades does Magnolia Middle School serve?
Magnolia Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Magnolia Middle School?
Magnolia Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Middle School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Magnolia Middle School rank in DE?
Magnolia Middle School ranks #53 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Magnolia Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Magnolia Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Magnolia Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Magnolia Middle School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Magnolia Middle School a charter school?
No, Magnolia Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Magnolia Middle School a Title I school?
No, Magnolia Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (302) 387-1780
- Area population (ZIP 19962)
- 12,618
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 19962; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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