New Castle Middle School

New Castle Community School Corp
601 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
666 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
666
Total Students
61.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    575 (86.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    36 (5.4 %)
  • Two or More
    36 (5.4 %)
  • Black
    15 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: New Castle Community School Corp
Phone: (765)521-7230
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 666
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 61.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 329
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 213
Grade 7 250
Grade 8 203
Gender Ratio