F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
About This School
Public School | Grades 6-8 | Caesar Rodney
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School is located in Camden, DE and is one of 7 middle schools in Caesar Rodney School District. It is a public school that serves 781 students in grades 6-8.
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School did not make AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Delaware in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School's students and teachers. more
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School did not make AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Delaware in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
2841 South State St, Camden, DE 19934
(302) 698-8410
Middle Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Postlethwait Middle School Ilc 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| John S. Charlton School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Home Learning Center 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Calvary Christian Academy 1.3 miles | n/a | |
| Positive Outcomes Charter School 1.7 miles |  |
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I think it is a good school, and has a great teachers, 2009/2010, was the first year for my son in this school, I never had any problem to meet or to talk the teachers about any problem my son had, they were so helpful , and ready to help him out. I hope this year will be good as well.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 781
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School had 36% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Delaware had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
62%
Black
29%
Hispanic
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Caesar Rodney District Spending
$10,967Per Pupil
The Caesar Rodney spends $10,967 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 63% on instruction, 33% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Caesar Rodney District
17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the DSTP
What is it?
The Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading and math grades 2 through 10, in grades 3 through 10 in writing, and in grades 4, 6, 8, and 11 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students in grades 3-11 are scored at five levels: distinguished, exceeds the standard, meets the standard, below the standard and well below the standard. The goal is for students to score at or above meet or exceed the standard level.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Delaware, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2009 Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) Results for all subjects tested.
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