Laurel MS vs New Castle JHS
Laurel MS has a higher overall rating of 7.0/10 compared to 4.6/10. New Castle JHS is significantly larger with 681 students, about 4.2× the size of Laurel MS (163). In math proficiency, Laurel MS leads at 42.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Laurel MS
New Castle, PA
7.0/10
Middle School7th – 8th
163 students
New Castle JHS
New Castle, PA
4.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
681 students
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| Metric | Laurel MS | New Castle JHS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.0 / 10 | 4.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.6 | 3.0 |
| Growth Score | 9.9 | 7.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.2% | 99.6% |
| Environment Score | 1.7 | 2.0 |
| State Rank | #965 of 2,848 | #2,387 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 66th | 16th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Laurel MS | New Castle JHS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 17.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 62.0% | 35.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Laurel MS | New Castle JHS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 163 | 681 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 23.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.2% | 99.6% |
| District | Laurel SD | New Castle Area SD |
| City | New Castle | New Castle |
Neighborhood
| Metric | New Castle (16101) | New Castle (16101) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,481 | $50,481 |
| Median Home Value | $109,600 | $109,600 |
| Median Rent | $706 | $706 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 18.1% | 18.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% | 17.0% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 22 min |