Dover Air Force Base Middle School vs J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Air Force Base Middle School
Dover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
98 students
J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center
Magnolia · Public elementary · Grades K–K
454 students
| Measure | Dover Air Force Base Middle School Dover, Delaware | J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center Magnolia, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 40 | #114 of 121 |
| National rank | #665 of 15,369 | #46282 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 98 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 98 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 6.5 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Dover | Magnolia |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover Air Force Base Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 17.6).
- •Dover Air Force Base Middle School does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 18.9).
- •J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center is the larger school with 454 students compared with 98.
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 Dover Air Force Base Middle School better than J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Dover Air Force Base Middle School ranks higher (85.7 vs 17.6 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 Dover Air Force Base Middle School and J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Dover and Magnolia in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Air Force Base Middle School: 98. J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Air Force Base Middle School and J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center rank in Delaware?
Dover Air Force Base Middle School is 2nd of 40 and J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center is 114th of 121 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).