F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School vs J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
Camden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students
J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center
Magnolia · Public elementary · Grades K–K
454 students
| Measure | F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School Camden, Delaware | J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center Magnolia, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 40 | #114 of 121 |
| National rank | #6106 of 15,369 | #46282 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 647 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Camden | Magnolia |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 17.6).
- •F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.9).
- •F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 454.
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 F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School better than J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School ranks higher (57.1 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 F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School and J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Camden and Magnolia in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School: 647. J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School and J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center rank in Delaware?
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School is 10th of 40 and J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center is 114th of 121 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).