Below Average
#1553 of 1,750 schools in OK
Newcastle MS
Middle School · Newcastle · Newcastle, OK
A middle school in Newcastle, OK where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 North Main, Newcastle, OK 73065
- Math 23% proficient (2025)
- Reading 23% proficient (2025)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newcastle MS score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 48 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newcastle MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated961/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newcastle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,451
Median home value
$240,400
Median rent
$990/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Newcastle
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $9,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newcastle MS is listed in NEWCASTLE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newcastle MS
Newcastle MS is a public middle school in Newcastle, OK, part of Newcastle, serving approximately 618 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,553 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newcastle MS
What grades does Newcastle MS serve?
Newcastle MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Newcastle MS?
Newcastle MS has an enrollment of approximately 618 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcastle MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcastle MS is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newcastle MS rank in OK?
Newcastle MS ranks #1,553 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Newcastle MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Newcastle MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Newcastle MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newcastle MS has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Newcastle MS a charter school?
No, Newcastle MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newcastle MS a Title I school?
No, Newcastle MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newcastle MS?
36.7% of students at Newcastle MS 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
- 618
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- McClain County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (405) 387-3139
- Area population (ZIP 73065)
- 11,136
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
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 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. 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 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 73065; 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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