Excellent
#276 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 15% in state
Castle North Middle School
Middle School · Warrick County School Corp · Newburgh, IN
A Warrick County School Corp middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2800 Hwy 261, Newburgh, IN 47630
- Math 69% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Castle North Middle School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Castle North Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated848/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,462
Median home value
$255,200
Median rent
$1,108/mo
College educated
43.8%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47630; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle South Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 674 | Compare → |
| Newburgh Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Evansville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 891 | Compare → |
| Boonville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 692 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Warrick County School Corp
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #11 of 18
- District spending per student
- $11,885NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Castle North Middle School is listed in Warrick County School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Castle North Middle School
Castle North Middle School is a public middle school in Newburgh, IN, part of Warrick County School Corp, serving approximately 752 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #276 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Castle North Middle School
What grades does Castle North Middle School serve?
Castle North Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Castle North Middle School?
Castle North Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 752 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castle North Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Castle North Middle School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Castle North Middle School rank in IN?
Castle North Middle School ranks #276 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Castle North Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Castle North Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Castle North Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Castle North Middle School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Castle North Middle School a charter school?
No, Castle North Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Castle North Middle School a Title I school?
No, Castle North Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Castle North Middle School?
26.5% of students at Castle North Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 752
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Warrick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.3%
- Phone
- (812) 853-7347
- Area population (ZIP 47630)
- 39,461
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 41
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47630; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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