How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fred Fifer III Middle School | J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Camden, DE | Magnolia, DE |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 839 | 454 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 15.4:1 |
| 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 | Fred Fifer III Middle School | J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fred Fifer III Middle School | J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50.4% | 51.3% |
| African American | 26.5% | 33.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% | 7.0% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 8.8% | 4.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fred Fifer III Middle School | J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 419.5:1 | 454:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.1% | 30.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 38 | 2 |
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.