New Castle JHS vs Laurel MS
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.
New Castle JHS
New Castle, PA
4.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
681 students
Laurel MS
New Castle, PA
7.0/10
Middle School7th – 8th
163 students
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| Metric | New Castle JHS | Laurel MS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.6 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.0 | 7.6 |
| Growth Score | 7.7 | 9.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.6% | 36.2% |
| Environment Score | 2.0 | 1.7 |
| State Rank | #2,387 of 2,848 | #965 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 16th | 66th |
Test Scores
| Subject | New Castle JHS | Laurel MS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 17.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 35.0% | 62.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | New Castle JHS | Laurel MS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 7th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 681 | 163 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 17.0:1 | 23.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.6% | 36.2% |
| District | New Castle Area SD | Laurel 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 |