New Castle Middle School serves 557 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
557 students
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
31%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
38%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
33%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 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 Colonial School District.
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