Serving 587 students in grades 6-8, Newcastle MiddleSchool ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newcastle MiddleSchool's student population of 587 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
587 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newcastle MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newcastle MiddleSchool is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#894 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
12%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
2%
8%
White
62%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
19%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newcastle MiddleSchool's ranking?
Newcastle MiddleSchool is ranked #894 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Newcastle MiddleSchool often compared to?
Newcastle MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blanchard MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Newcastle MiddleSchool?
587 students attend Newcastle MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Newcastle MiddleSchool students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newcastle MiddleSchool?
Newcastle MiddleSchool has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Newcastle MiddleSchool offer ?
Newcastle MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Newcastle MiddleSchool part of?
Newcastle MiddleSchool is part of Newcastle School District.
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