Best Schools in New Castle, IN
New Castle, IN has a total of 24 schools including 8 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 8,344 students attend New Castle, IN schools. On average, schools in New Castle score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in New Castle don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in New Castle, IN
New Castle, IN has 8 high schools with 3,170 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in New Castle score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in New Castle don't meet expectations.
1. Shenandoah High School
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Shenandoah School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 410 Students
2. Hagerstown Jr-sr High School
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Nettle Creek School Corporation • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 528 Students
3. New Castle High School
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New Castle Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 836 Students
4. Knightstown High School
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C A Beard Memorial School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 325 Students
5. Blue River Valley Jr-sr High Sch
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Blue River Valley Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 320 Students
6. Tri Junior-senior High School
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South Henry School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 438 Students
7. Union Junior & High School
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Union School Corporation • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 139 Students
Best Middle Schools in New Castle, IN
New Castle, IN has 3 middle schools with 1,325 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in New Castle score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in New Castle don't meet expectations.
1. Shenandoah Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Shenandoah School Corporation • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 298 Students
2. Knightstown Intermediate School
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C A Beard Memorial School Corp • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 361 Students
3. New Castle Middle School
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New Castle Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 666 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New Castle, IN
New Castle, IN has 13 elementary schools with 3,849 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in New Castle score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in New Castle don't meet expectations.
1. Shenandoah Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Shenandoah School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 624 Students
2. Hagerstown Elementary School
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Nettle Creek School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 626 Students
3. Westwood Elementary School
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New Castle Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 260 Students
4. James Whitcomb Riley Elem School
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New Castle Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 235 Students
5. Knightstown Elementary School
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C A Beard Memorial School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 382 Students
6. Wilbur Wright Elementary School
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New Castle Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 294 Students
7. Sunnyside Elementary School
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New Castle Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 64 Students
8. Blue River Valley Elementary Sch
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Blue River Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 322 Students
9. Eastwood Elementary School
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New Castle Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 274 Students
10. Tri Elementary School
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South Henry School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 315 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New Castle, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New Castle, IN has a total population of 26,261 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in New Castle, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood New Castle, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Castle, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Castle, IN.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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