Castle South Middle School

712 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Castle South Middle School, located in Newburgh, Indiana, is part of the Warrick County School Corporation. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. It provides a comprehensive middle school experience that focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school through a rigorous curriculum, supportive faculty, and a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as being part of the "Castle" community. Beyond core academics, Castle South offers a range of clubs, athletic programs, and enrichment activities designed to help students explore their interests and build social skills. With its location in Newburgh, the school serves a suburban student population, consistently striving to maintain high standards of student performance and engagement within the local educational district.

712

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Castle South Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	568
Hispanic	35
Black	37
Asian	16
Two or More	53
American Indian	3

White
568 (79.8 %)
Two or More
53 (7.4 %)
Black
37 (5.2 %)
Hispanic
35 (4.9 %)
Asian
16 (2.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

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:	Warrick County School Corp
Phone:	(812)490-7930
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 7 248

Grade 8 251