J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center vs Magnolia Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center
Magnolia · Public elementary · Grades K–K
454 students
Magnolia Middle School
Magnolia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
460 students
| Measure | J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center Magnolia, Delaware | Magnolia Middle School Magnolia, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 121 | #39 of 40 |
| National rank | #46282 of 50,301 | #15318 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 454 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Magnolia | Magnolia |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 4.8).
- •J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 23.0).
- •Magnolia Middle School is the larger school with 460 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 J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center better than Magnolia Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center ranks higher (17.6 vs 4.8 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 J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center and Magnolia Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Magnolia and Magnolia in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center: 454. Magnolia Middle School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center and Magnolia Middle School rank in Delaware?
J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center is 114th of 121 and Magnolia Middle School is 39th of 40 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).