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New Castle Jhs
Middle School · New Castle Area Sd · New Castle, PA
A New Castle Area Sd middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
310 E Lincoln Ave, New Castle, PA 16101
- Math 11% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Castle Jhs score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 12-year record (2013–2024) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Castle Jhs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Castle), 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
$50,481
Median home value
$109,600
Median rent
$706/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Area MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Laurel MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 7–8 | 4.2 mi | 163 | 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.
New Castle Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,986NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Castle Jhs is listed in New Castle Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Castle Jhs
New Castle Jhs is a public middle school in New Castle, PA, part of New Castle Area Sd, serving approximately 681 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,735 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Castle Jhs
What grades does New Castle Jhs serve?
New Castle Jhs serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend New Castle Jhs?
New Castle Jhs has an enrollment of approximately 681 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Castle Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at New Castle Jhs is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Castle Jhs rank in PA?
New Castle Jhs ranks #2,735 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is New Castle Jhs's MySchoolScout rating?
New Castle Jhs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 New Castle Jhs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Castle Jhs has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is New Castle Jhs a charter school?
No, New Castle Jhs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Castle Jhs a Title I school?
No, New Castle Jhs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Castle Jhs?
99.6% of students at New Castle Jhs 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
- 681
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.3%
- Phone
- (724) 656-4700
- Area population (ZIP 16101)
- 30,960
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 16101; 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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