Serving 615 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 5% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (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 615 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Motto
Believing, Persevering and Succeeding
School Rankings
Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#188 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
38%
20%
Black
45%
31%
White
12%
38%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
33%
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 #188 out of 199 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School?
615 students attend Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School?
Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School offer ?
Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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