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#76 of 301 schools in WY

Top 25% in state

Newcastle Middle School

Middle School · Weston County School District #1 · Newcastle, WY

A Weston County School District #1 middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

116 Casper Avenue, Newcastle, WY 82701

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.51 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$21,301
Chronic Absenteeism24.9%

Students at Newcastle Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

21.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Newcastle 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated965/100K

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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

$88,843

Median home value

$218,400

Median rent

$711/mo

College educated

17.6%

Homeownership

89.1%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

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.

Weston County School District #1

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$21,301NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Newcastle Middle School is listed in Weston County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Newcastle Middle School

Newcastle Middle School is a public middle school in Newcastle, WY, part of Weston County School District #1, serving approximately 193 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #76 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Newcastle Middle School

What grades does Newcastle Middle School serve?

Newcastle Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Newcastle Middle School?

Newcastle Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Middle School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Newcastle Middle School rank in WY?

Newcastle Middle School ranks #76 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Newcastle Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Newcastle Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Newcastle Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Newcastle Middle School a charter school?

No, Newcastle Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Newcastle Middle School a Title I school?

No, Newcastle Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newcastle Middle School?

21.2% of students at Newcastle 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
193
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Weston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.9%
Area population (ZIP 82701)
5,411
Area median age
40.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 82701; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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