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5.9 avg / 10

New Castle Community School Corp School District

School District · New Castle, Indiana

Students: 2,949
Teachers (FTE): 241

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

8

5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,783

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.2:1

How this district compares

Indiana rank

#193 of 292

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below Indiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,783

+$2,421 vs Indiana median

District size

2,949 students

Larger than Indiana median

About New Castle Community School Corp

New Castle Community School Corp is a New Castle, Indiana school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 2,949 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $14,783 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.9/10, New Castle Community School Corp demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Wilbur Wright Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, New Castle Community School Corp students show an average math proficiency of 37.7% and ELA proficiency of 35.4%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in New Castle Community School Corp, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 37.7%
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State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 35.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in New Castle Community School Corp with test data.

District Details

State
Indiana
City
New Castle
Total Enrollment
2,949
Teachers (FTE)
241
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in New Castle Community School Corp?

New Castle Community School Corp has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for New Castle Community School Corp?

The average composite rating for New Castle Community School Corp is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in New Castle Community School Corp?

New Castle Community School Corp spends $14,783 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in New Castle Community School Corp?

The average student-teacher ratio in New Castle Community School Corp is 12.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in New Castle Community School Corp?

Wilbur Wright Elementary School is the highest-rated school in New Castle Community School Corp with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in New Castle Community School Corp?

Across schools in New Castle Community School Corp with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does New Castle Community School Corp compare to other districts in Indiana?

New Castle Community School Corp has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
37.7%
ELA Proficiency
35.4%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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