NEW CASTLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

New Castle Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the New Castle Community School Corp school district, located in New Castle, IN with about 489 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, New Castle Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

New Castle Middle School, located at 601 Parkview Dr. in New Castle, Indiana, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the New Castle Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of adolescents. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, New Castle Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and extracurricular involvement. The school typically provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and academic organizations designed to build character, teamwork, and school spirit. By integrating traditional instruction with modern educational practices, the school strives to cultivate a culture of excellence and inclusivity, ensuring that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed within the New Castle community and beyond.

For more information, contact New Castle Middle School at (765) 521-7230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362-2947
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NEW CASTLE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Castle, IN with about 489 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
489
Teachers:
44
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 489 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW CASTLE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
92.6%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Black or African American
1.2%
Asian
0.6%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.