Serving 446 students in grades 6-8, New Castle Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Castle Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
New Castle Middle School's student population of 446 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Castle Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Castle Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1391 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
4%
13%
White
87%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Castle Middle School's ranking?
New Castle Middle School is ranked #1391 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend New Castle Middle School?
446 students attend New Castle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of New Castle Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Castle Middle School?
New Castle Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Castle Middle School offer ?
New Castle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is New Castle Middle School part of?
New Castle Middle School is part of New Castle Community School Corp School District.
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