Summary:
The city of New Castle, Indiana is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and face varying challenges, with some schools consistently outperforming others.
Among the standout schools in New Castle are Westwood Elementary School and James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School, which rank in the top 25% of Indiana elementary schools. These schools have high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, significantly above the district and state averages. In contrast, schools with high poverty rates, such as Eastwood Elementary and New Castle Middle School, tend to have lower academic performance.
The data also reveals a high-performing high school, Blue River Valley Junior-Senior High School, which ranks in the top 50% of Indiana high schools and has a graduation rate above the state average. However, the overall analysis highlights significant disparities in academic achievement across the schools in the New Castle Community School Corp and Blue River Valley Schools districts, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students.
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