McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School

20 Chase Avenue
New Castle, DE 19720

www.colonialschooldistrict.org/mccullough

615 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Calvin R. McCullough Middle School, located in New Castle, Delaware, is a key component of the Colonial School District. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school by balancing rigorous core academics with various extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their personal interests and talents.

As part of the Colonial School District, McCullough Middle School prioritizes the social-emotional well-being of its student body alongside academic performance. The school utilizes a supportive framework to help adolescents navigate their formative years, focusing on building character and promoting a culture of mutual respect among students and staff. With its dedicated faculty and focus on modern educational practices, McCullough strives to provide a comprehensive middle school experience that equips students with the skills necessary for long-term success in the 21st century.

615

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	231
Black	279
Asian	3
Two or More	26
American Indian	4

Black
279 (45.4%)
Hispanic
231 (37.6%)
White
72 (11.7%)
Two or More
26 (4.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Colonial School District
Phone:	(302)429-4000
Website:	http://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/mccullough
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 193

Grade 7 200

Grade 8 222