At a glance
Reported students
615
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware middle enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 38 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
436
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School: 615 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 694
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in New Castle. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Colonial School District. NCES reports 615 students for 2024–25.
Among 38 middle schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 671.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above the Delaware median of 14.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (45.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.6%). English learners represent 18% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.7%
- Hispanic37.6%
- Black45.4%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Colonial School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Read (George) Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
662 reported students
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
846 reported students
Southern Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
729 reported students
Castle Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
462 reported students
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
436 reported students
Pleasantville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
389 reported students
Public schools near McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read (George) Middle School Middle · Colonial School District | 06–08 | 662 | 2 mi |
| Pennsville Middle School Middle · Pennsville School District | 06–08 | 460 | 4.1 mi |
| duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Middle · Brandywine School District | 06–08 | 730 | 4.8 mi |
| Penns Grove Middle School Middle · Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District | 06–08 | 452 | 4.9 mi |
| duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Middle · Red Clay Consolidated School District | 06–08 | 455 | 5 mi |
| Stanton Middle School Middle · Red Clay Consolidated School District | 06–08 | 558 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School
What grades does McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School serve?
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Colonial School District.
How many students attend McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School?
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School reported 615 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 38 Delaware middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 694 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 615 students and 35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Delaware median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Colonial School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School in?
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School is part of Colonial School District, based in New Castle, DE, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Read (George) Middle School (2 mi), Pennsville Middle School (4.1 mi), duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.