15 Stampede
Newcastle, WY 82701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Newcastle Middle School serves 170 students in grades 6-8.
Newcastle Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in WY
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Newcastle Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Newcastle Middle School's student population of 170 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
170 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Newcastle Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Newcastle Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WY)
Overall Testing Rank
#50 out of 311 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
4%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
91%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newcastle Middle School's ranking?

Newcastle Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).

How many students attend Newcastle Middle School?

170 students attend Newcastle Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Newcastle Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Newcastle Middle School?

Newcastle Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.

What grades does Newcastle Middle School offer ?

Newcastle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Newcastle Middle School part of?

Newcastle Middle School is part of Weston County School District #1.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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