Castle Hills Elementary School vs McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Hills Elementary School
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
| Measure | Castle Hills Elementary School New Castle, Delaware | McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School New Castle, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 121 | #36 of 40 |
| National rank | #31916 of 50,301 | #14763 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 462 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 14% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castle Hills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 13.5).
- •Castle Hills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 14%).
- •Castle Hills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Castle Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.6).
- •McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 462.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Castle Hills Elementary School better than McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Castle Hills Elementary School ranks higher (40.0 vs 13.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Castle Hills Elementary School and McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle Hills Elementary School: 462. McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle Hills Elementary School and McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School rank in Delaware?
Castle Hills Elementary School is 83rd of 121 and McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School is 36th of 40 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).