Charter School of New Castle vs McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charter School of New Castle
New Castle · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
788 students
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
| Measure | Charter School of New Castle New Castle, Delaware | McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School New Castle, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 121 | #36 of 40 |
| National rank | #39054 of 50,301 | #14763 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 788 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 788 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 14% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charter School of New Castle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.2 vs 13.5).
- •Charter School of New Castle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 14%).
- •Charter School of New Castle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 28%).
- •McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 22.5).
- •Charter School of New Castle is the larger school with 788 students compared with 615.
- •Charter School of New Castle is a charter school while McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Charter School of New Castle better than McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Charter School of New Castle ranks higher (29.2 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 Charter School of New Castle and McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charter School of New Castle: 788. McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charter School of New Castle and McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School rank in Delaware?
Charter School of New Castle is 99th of 121 and McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School is 36th of 40 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).