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New Castle Middle School

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New Castle Middle School ranks 338 th of 486 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

338^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 486 Indiana Middle Schools

Better than 30% of Indiana middle schools

Summary

New Castle Middle School is a public middle school in New Castle, Indiana, serving about 627 students in grades 6–8 as part of the New Castle Community School Corp, a district ranked 249th of 374 Indiana districts. Its most recent state rank is 338th of 486 for 2025–2026 — the 30th percentile with 2 stars. That is not a one-year dip: the school was near the 60th percentile with 3 stars in 2015–2016 and has hovered in the 20s–40s since. About 57.7% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, chronic absenteeism is 19.7%, the student-teacher ratio is 11.4, and per-pupil spending is $12,624. On 2025–2026 ILEARN tests, 28.93% of students were proficient in ELA, 23.09% in math, and 27.0% in science.

Among nearby middle schools, New Castle ranks second-lowest, ahead only of Southside Middle, and trails Selma Middle, Yorktown Middle, Pendleton Heights Middle, and Shenandoah Middle in every subject. The Selma comparison stands out: nearly identical free/reduced lunch rates (58.84% vs 57.74%) and absenteeism (19.4% vs 19.7%), yet far higher proficiency — 47.29% ELA, 57.04% math, 47.47% science — while spending less and having larger classes. Shenandoah Middle shows improvement is possible in a similarly ranked district, reaching the 72nd percentile with 4 stars. New Castle spends more per student than most higher-performing neighbors and has smaller classes, so funding and class size do not appear to be the main explanation.

The clearest pressure point is 8th grade. Eighth grade math proficiency is 15.54% versus the state's 34.2%, and 8th grade ELA is 25.26% versus 44%. Sixth and 7th grade results are also below state averages but less far behind. Attendance has improved dramatically, from 44.7% chronic absenteeism in 2021–2022 to 19.7% in 2024–2025, though it remains above district and state averages. Overall math proficiency, 8th grade math and ELA, and continued attendance gains are the areas families should watch most closely.

627

Students ?

11.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,624

Per pupil spending ?

57.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

601 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362

(765) 521-7230

District: New Castle Community School Corp

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.6%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

6.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 60th percentile in 2016 → 30th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 30 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school26%

District avg31%

338^th of 486

Indiana public middle schools ?

Bottom 30%▼ down 29 pts since 2016

From top 40% (2016) to bottom 30% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

249^th of 374New Castle Community School Corp among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	32.1	338 of 486	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.3	304 of 480	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.2	336 of 491	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.0	329 of 489	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	22.9	377 of 490	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	34.9	322 of 483	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.6	309 of 470	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.6	279 of 473	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	56.6	213 of 472	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	62.1	200 of 494	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	50.7	272 of 485	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	59.6	222 of 470	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.3	186 of 444	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.2	191 of 447	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	47.3	288 of 451	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	43.1	296 of 428	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	51.4	235 of 423	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	55.0	195 of 392	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	50.8	229 of 382	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	51.0	224 of 375	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2005	60.8	152 of 370	58.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts29%

Science27%

Math23%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)						ILEARN Math (2026)						ILEARN Science (2026)			ILEARN Social Studies (2026)	ILEARN Biology (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Castle Middle School	Public	6-8	601 Parkview Dr	New Castle	47362	Henry County	New Castle Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 521-7230	627	55	11.4	57.7%	524 (83.6%)	13 (2.1%)	43 (6.9%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.1%)	32.1	338^th of 486 public middle schools	30.5%		40.3	304^th of 480 public middle schools	36.7%	34			29.1	32.5	25.3	28.9			30.2	23.2	15.5	23.1		27.0	27.0			$12,624	$2,737	$9,887
Shenandoah Middle School	Public	6-8	5156 N Raider Rd	Middletown	47356	Henry County	Shenandoah School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 354-6638	295	21	14.1	46.8%	275 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.4%)	70.7	134^th of 486 public middle schools	72.4%		72.7	115^th of 480 public middle schools	76.0%	19			42.6	38.0	51.9	44.3			52.1	36.0	42.3	43.3		51.1	51.1			$10,628	$299	$10,330
Knightstown Intermediate School	Public	4-8	1 Panther Trl	Knightstown	46148	Henry County	C A Beard Memorial School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 345-5455	387	28	13.9	37.5%	363 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	52.7	221^st of 486 public middle schools	54.5%		41.2	294^th of 480 public middle schools	38.8%	73	37.7	42.7	39.5	39.1	42.2	40.2	46.8	42.7	34.9	25.0	23.4	35.4	44.2	44.2	44.2	45.1		$11,568	$748	$10,819
Eastern Hancock Middle School	Public	6-8	10380 E 250 N	Charlottesville	46117	Hancock County	Eastern Hancock County Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 936-5324	299	19	15.8	36.1%	284 (95.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	53.2	217^th of 486 public middle schools	55.3%		59.6	182^nd of 480 public middle schools	62.1%	35			25.0	33.0	35.6	31.5			40.9	37.2	41.6	39.9		38.6	38.6			$9,866	$381	$9,485
Southside Middle School	Public	6-8	1601 East 26th St	Muncie	47302	Delaware County	Muncie Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 747-5320	469	44	10.6	85.7%	264 (56.3%)	105 (22.4%)	31 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	66 (14.1%)	7.9	460^th of 486 public middle schools	5.3%		8.3	453^rd of 480 public middle schools	5.6%	7			10.0	8.1	8.3	8.8			11.4	7.4	8.3	9.1		9.3	9.3		35.5	$17,651	$3,277	$14,374
Selma Middle School	Public	6-8	10501 E Cr 167 S	Selma	47383	Delaware County	Liberty-Perry Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 288-7242	277	18	15.8	58.8%	259 (93.5%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.5%)	80.3	78^th of 486 public middle schools	84.0%		81.8	73^rd of 480 public middle schools	84.8%	5			52.0	48.4	40.5	47.3			61.0	57.0	52.4	57.0		47.5	47.5			$11,055	$283	$10,772
Yorktown Middle School	Public	6-8	8820 W Smith St	Yorktown	47396	Delaware County	Yorktown Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 759-2660	687	41	16.8	34.9%	573 (83.4%)	28 (4.1%)	14 (2.0%)	34 (4.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.2%)	72.1	124^th of 486 public middle schools	74.5%		79.8	83^rd of 480 public middle schools	82.7%	41			43.5	49.3	55.6	49.5			44.8	44.2	43.6	44.2		36.8	36.8		96.6	$9,749	$490	$9,258
Pendleton Heights Middle School	Public	7-8	7450 S 300 W	Pendleton	46064	Madison County	South Madison Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 778-2139	730	35	21.1	37.4%	612 (83.8%)	23 (3.2%)	49 (6.7%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.7%)	76.1	97^th of 486 public middle schools	80.0%		79.9	82^nd of 480 public middle schools	82.9%	15				42.3	53.0	47.7				45.2	45.2	45.2						$9,802	$195	$9,607

Frequently Asked Questions about New Castle Middle School

What district is New Castle Middle School in?

New Castle Community School Corp

How many students attend New Castle Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 627 students attended New Castle Middle School.

Is New Castle Middle School a good school?

New Castle Middle School ranks 338^th of 486 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of New Castle Middle School?

Students at New Castle Middle School are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

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2025–26 ILEARN & SAT test scoresNewSep 25, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 5, 2026

2024–25 attendance dataSep 4, 2025

2022–23 through 2023–24 school spending dataJul 16, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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