F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School

F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
2841 S State St,  Camden, DE
Caesar Rodney School District
2.6
3.4
615 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Prillaman, Derek
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
42%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
21.5%
State Average
32.6%
Science
15.3%
State Average
19.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
428:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%
White
45.3%
Black
27.7%
Hispanic
13.7%
Two or more races
7.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.6 9 Reviews
1.0
4/14/2025
This school is so butt bro you cant even step one foot withn the school without somebody dih riding....
3.0 Middle School Student
11/16/2020
I am currently ending my time here at Postlethwait, and I have had a good time. The bullying and drama is a bad issue within the students, and some of the teachers do not help the students as much as they should. I would say that the admins take great care of the students here. The one thing the school focuses on is acedemics and equity, and I think they successfuly did that. I would not say this is THE BEST middle school, but I think it was a great one.
1.0 Parent
3/1/2018
i came to pick my child up at postlethwait and the staff were not kind to me and said that i was not allowed to pick my child up because they thought i was not my child parent even with proof of id and assuring i was the child mother and i want to aware everyone else that make sure you go in with an id and proof of being your child parent otherwise you might have the same thing that happened to me
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 5 Reviews
1.0 other
9/30/2023
This school is terrible i came home to my special needs brother crying everyday
1.0 parent
1/10/2023
The school is honestly a bad place. I don’t suggest coming here, overwhelming school rules and the staff will be in your business making it hard to be comfortable even walking into the school. They say they care about you then force you into something you’re not comfortable doing.
5.0 parent
10/30/2014
The teachers are caring, knowledgeable, communicate diligently, and enjoy their profession. Leadership is solid. Bullying is little to non-existent at Postlethwait. My child is very happy and successful here. His teachers have brought him from on grade level reading to pre-college level reading with...
5.0 parent
10/30/2014
Postlethwait is a terrific school. The school leadership and the staff are very responsive. My daughter is in her last year at PMS and loves the school and the teachers. The extracurricular programs are good. I always see building leadership attending various games and other events throughout the ye...

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F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Camden, DE and is served by the Caesar Rodney School District in Delaware. The school has a total enrollment of 615 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $438,732. Discover additional schools in the area, like John S. Charlton School, Caesar Rodney High School, Polytech High School, and more. Learn more about what Camden has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School.

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