New Castle Middle School served 557 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
557 students

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
17%
19%

Black
44%
30%

White
38%
42%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
n/a

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend New Castle Middle School?
557 students attend New Castle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of New Castle Middle School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Castle Middle School?
New Castle Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
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 Colonial School District.
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