New Castle Elementary School
Tel:
(757) 648-3080
New Castle Elementary School serves 785 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
New Castle Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
New Castle Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
New Castle Elementary School's student population of 785 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 785 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
New Castle Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of New Castle Elementary School is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #319 out of 1791 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 85% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 88% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 11% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 16% |
| Black | 16% | 22% |
| White | 51% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Va Beach City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to New Castle Elementary School is Landstown High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Landstown Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Landstown Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Virginia Beach Landstown Elementary School Math: 87% | Reading: 86%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 782 students10
0.6 miles
2212 Recreation Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-2880 0.6 PK-5 782 - Virginia Beach Landstown Middle School Math: 64% | Reading: 85%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,440 student10
0.6 miles
2204 Recreation Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-4750 0.6 6-8 1,440 - Virginia Beach Landstown High School Magnet School
Math: 84% | Reading: 94%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 2,199 students10
0.8 miles
2001 Concert Dr.
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-5500 0.8 9-12 2,199 - Virginia Beach Salem Elementary School Math: 87% | Reading: 92%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 490 students10
1.2 miles
3961 Salem Lakes Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3680 1.2 PK-5 490 - Virginia Beach Advanced Technology Center Vocational School
1.4 miles
1800 College Crescent
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 648-5800 1.4 n/a n/a
School Reviews
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