How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dover Air Force Base Middle School | F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dover, DE | Camden, DE |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 98 | 647 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.3:1 | 15.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dover Air Force Base Middle School | F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,245 | $18,245 |
| District | Caesar Rodney School District | Caesar Rodney School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dover Air Force Base Middle School | F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.3% | 41.0% |
| African American | 15.3% | 34.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% | 13.4% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 7.1% | 7.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dover Air Force Base Middle School | F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 98:1 | 323.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.3% | 27.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 11 | 54 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.