Newcastle Middle School

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Newcastle Middle School ranks 110 th of 149 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Newcastle Middle School is a public middle school serving 591 students in grades 6-8 in Newcastle, Oklahoma. The school is part of the Newcastle School District, which is ranked 194 out of 295 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Newcastle Middle School has several strengths that set it apart. The school consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across grades 6-8. For example, in 2022-2023, 31% of 6th graders were proficient in ELA compared to the state average of 26%, and 28% were proficient in Math compared to the state average of 23%. Additionally, the school has a more racially diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with 59.9% White, 12.52% Hispanic, 7.11% Native American, and 17.26% two or more races. The school also has a relatively lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 30.63% in 2022-2023, compared to some nearby schools that have rates over 50%.

However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 4-stars in 2017-2018 to just 1-star in 2022-2023, suggesting that it may be struggling to keep pace with improvements in other middle schools across the state. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Brink Junior High and Southridge Junior High in the Moore School District, Newcastle Middle School generally performs better academically, but these schools significantly outperform Newcastle Middle School in test scores and statewide rankings.

Detail:

Public 6-8

611 East Fox Lane
Newcastle, OK 73065-3065

(405) 387-3139

District: Newcastle

SchoolDigger Rank:
110^th of 149 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,329

Students who attend Newcastle Middle School usually attend:

High:

Newcastle High School

Feeder schools for Newcastle Middle School:

Elementary:	Newcastle Early Childhood Center
	Newcastle Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 591

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.9%

Two or more races:

17.3%

Hispanic:

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Newcastle Middle School ranks worse than 73.8% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.06. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Newcastle Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.9%), two or more races (17.3%), Hispanic (12.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newcastle Middle School is 18.9. (See more...)

Compare Newcastle Middle School employs 31.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newcastle Middle School is $8,329.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Newcastle Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Newcastle Middle School 110^th of 149 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Newcastle Middle School in the ranking list.)

Newcastle:

SchoolDigger ranks Newcastle 194^th of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Newcastle Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Newcastle Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	69.37	113^th	521	78.3%
2010	83.45	25^th	539	95.4%
2011	79.34	50^th	542	90.8%
2015	72.70	45^th	297	84.8%
2016	81.84	34^th	332	89.8%
2017	55.06	92^nd	238	61.3%
2018	75.94	34^th	233	85.4%
2019	66.03	55^th	228	75.9%
2021	47.04	193^rd	407	52.6%
2022	35.08	103^rd	171	39.8%
2023	26.06	110^th	149	26.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Newcastle Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.98	50^th	80	37.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newcastle Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.24	118^th	278	57.6%

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Rank History for White students at Newcastle Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.02	158^th	257	38.5%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Newcastle Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	86	0	0	0	77	n/a	n/a	163
1989	76	0	0	0	75	n/a	n/a	151
1990	105	0	0	1	49	n/a	n/a	155
1991	161	0	0	1	80	n/a	n/a	242
1992	97	0	0	6	124	n/a	n/a	227
1993	119	0	0	5	124	n/a	n/a	248
1994	145	0	0	10	114	n/a	n/a	269
1995	206	2	1	9	79	n/a	n/a	297
1996	206	2	1	9	79	n/a	n/a	297
1997	174	1	1	6	70	n/a	n/a	252
1998	184	1	0	6	74	n/a	n/a	265
1999	179	0	0	5	80	n/a	n/a	264
2000	132	0	0	4	121	n/a	n/a	257
2001	158	0	0	3	103	n/a	n/a	264
2002	171	0	1	2	90	n/a	n/a	264
2003	171	0	1	2	90	n/a	n/a	264
2004	162	0	1	4	83	n/a	n/a	250
2005	195	1	0	8	90	n/a	n/a	294
2006	187	2	2	10	75	n/a	n/a	276
2007	198	3	4	14	86	n/a	n/a	305
2008	215	3	0	17	91	n/a	n/a	326
2009	223	5	0	20	100	n/a	n/a	348
2010	233	3	1	17	124	n/a	n/a	378
2011	214	2	1	28	125	1	0	371
2012	217	5	1	26	114	1	2	366
2013	228	2	1	35	85	1	25	377
2014	231	1	0	34	95	0	34	395
2015	252	2	0	37	100	1	40	432
2016	263	2	2	45	96	0	41	449
2017	275	4	4	57	84	0	47	471
2018	300	2	2	56	70	1	52	483
2019	296	1	2	40	65	0	67	471
2020	345	7	3	42	56	0	84	537
2021	325	9	4	44	42	0	84	508
2022	364	14	4	64	30	1	110	587
2023	354	15	3	74	42	1	102	591

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Newcastle Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	163	11.0	14.8	n/a
1989	151	10.0	15.1	n/a
1990	155	10.0	15.5	n/a
1991	242	16.1	15.0	n/a
1992	227	17.3	13.1	8.8
1993	248	17.9	13.9	12.1
1994	269	16.6	16.2	9.3
1995	297	15.0	19.8	11.8
1996	297	15.0	19.8	11.8
1997	252	14.4	17.5	13.1
1998	265	15.3	17.3	12.5
1999	264	15.3	17.3	31.4
2000	257	14.7	17.5	29.2
2001	264	14.7	18.0	22
2002	264	16.3	16.2	19.7
2003	264	16.3	16.2	19.7
2004	250	14.0	17.9	22.4
2005	294	13.8	21.3	23.1
2006	276	15.1	18.3	20.3
2007	305	15.7	19.4	25.2
2008	326	15.8	20.6	25.8
2009	348	18.1	19.2	30.2
2010	378	22.7	16.6	30.7
2011	371	19.7	18.8	30.5
2012	366	19.5	18.7	31.1
2013	377	21.5	17.5	31.3
2014	395	23.2	17.0	26.6
2015	432	23.0	18.7	24.5
2016	449	26.0	17.2	31
2017	471	25.5	18.4	39.1
2018	483	27.0	17.8	33.7
2019	471	28.4	16.5	34.6
2020	537	28.2	18.9	33.5
2021	508	30.1	16.8	35.6
2022	587	33.2	17.6	25.7
2023	591	31.2	18.9	30.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Newcastle Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	163	11.0	14.8	n/a
1989	151	10.0	15.1	n/a
1990	155	10.0	15.5	n/a
1991	242	16.1	15.0	n/a
1992	227	17.3	13.1	8.8
1993	248	17.9	13.9	12.1
1994	269	16.6	16.2	9.3
1995	297	15.0	19.8	11.8
1996	297	15.0	19.8	11.8
1997	252	14.4	17.5	13.1
1998	265	15.3	17.3	12.5
1999	264	15.3	17.3	31.4
2000	257	14.7	17.5	29.2
2001	264	14.7	18.0	22
2002	264	16.3	16.2	19.7
2003	264	16.3	16.2	19.7
2004	250	14.0	17.9	22.4
2005	294	13.8	21.3	23.1
2006	276	15.1	18.3	20.3
2007	305	15.7	19.4	25.2
2008	326	15.8	20.6	25.8
2009	348	18.1	19.2	30.2
2010	378	22.7	16.6	30.7
2011	371	19.7	18.8	30.5
2012	366	19.5	18.7	31.1
2013	377	21.5	17.5	31.3
2014	395	23.2	17.0	26.6
2015	432	23.0	18.7	24.5
2016	449	26.0	17.2	31
2017	471	25.5	18.4	39.1
2018	483	27.0	17.8	33.7
2019	471	28.4	16.5	34.6
2020	537	28.2	18.9	33.5
2021	508	30.1	16.8	35.6
2022	587	33.2	17.6	25.7
2023	591	31.2	18.9	30.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Newcastle Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,298
2020	$6,810
2021	$7,976
2022	$7,788
2023	$8,329

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newcastle Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 55^th of 228 Middle schools	Ranks 110^th of 149 Middle schools	49.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Newcastle Middle School)	44	31	13%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Newcastle)	44	31	13%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	36	26	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Newcastle Middle School)	34	28	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Newcastle)	34	28	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	31	23	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Newcastle Middle School)	44	23	21%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Newcastle)	44	23	21%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	29	21	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Newcastle Middle School)	48	26	22%
7th Grade Mathematics (Newcastle)	48	26	22%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	33	24	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Newcastle Middle School)	42	19	23%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Newcastle)	42	19	23%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	31	20	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Newcastle Middle School)	30	13	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (Newcastle)	30	13	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	23	15	8%
8th Grade Science (Newcastle Middle School)	56	31	25%
8th Grade Science (Newcastle)	56	31	25%
8th Grade Science (Oklahoma)	40	35	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	471	591	25.5%
African American	1	15	1400%
American Indian	65	42	35.4%
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	40	74	85%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	296	354	19.6%
Two or More Races	67	102	52.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.6%	30.6%	4%

Schools Near Newcastle Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2023)			OSTP Mathematics (2023)			OSTP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Newcastle Middle School	Public	6-8	611 East Fox Lane	Newcastle	73065	McClain County	Newcastle	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 387-3139	591	31	18.9	30.6%	354 (59.9%)	15 (2.5%)	74 (12.5%)	3 (0.5%)	42 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	102 (17.3%)	26.1	110^th of 149 public middle schools	26.2%		35.1	103^rd of 171 public middle schools	39.8%	7	31.0		19.0	28.0	26.0	13.0	31.0	$8,329
Southridge Junior High School	Public	7-8	14141 S Pennsylvania	Oklahoma City	73170	Cleveland County	Moore	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 735-4680	591	34	17.6	28.1%	275 (46.5%)	31 (5.2%)	112 (19.0%)	52 (8.8%)	27 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	93 (15.7%)	82.7	17^th of 149 public middle schools	88.6%		85.6	11^th of 171 public middle schools	93.6%	6		43.0	30.0		46.0	44.0	56.0	$9,913
Bridge Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	2209 East Sooner Road	Blanchard	73010	McClain County	Bridge Creek	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 387-9681	401	22	18.3	40.1%	280 (69.8%)	2 (0.5%)	42 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (15.2%)	59.2	50^th of 149 public middle schools	66.4%		56.9	53^rd of 171 public middle schools	69.0%	3		27.0	28.0		30.0	46.0	46.0	$10,213
Alcott Middle School	Public	6-8	1919 West Boyd Street	Norman	73069	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 366-5845	713	41	17.4	49.5%	366 (51.3%)	35 (4.9%)	149 (20.9%)	8 (1.1%)	33 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	122 (17.1%)	38.9	86^th of 149 public middle schools	42.3%		33.9	104^th of 171 public middle schools	39.2%	18	42.0	23.0	28.0	29.0	20.0	12.0	41.0	$9,688
Whittier Middle School	Public	6-8	2000 West Brooks Street	Norman	73069	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 366-5956	1,016	59	17.1	39.7%	565 (55.6%)	39 (3.8%)	171 (16.8%)	53 (5.2%)	44 (4.3%)	4 (0.4%)	140 (13.8%)	54.1	56^th of 149 public middle schools	62.4%		64.7	35^th of 171 public middle schools	79.5%	21	36.0	30.0	28.0	35.0	32.0	32.0	44.0	$9,010
Highland West Junior High School	Public	7-8	901 North Santa Fe Avenue	Moore	73160	Cleveland County	Moore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 735-4600	545	33	16.7	70.6%	204 (37.4%)	45 (8.3%)	148 (27.2%)	10 (1.8%)	21 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	117 (21.5%)	20.5	126^th of 149 public middle schools	15.4%		21.5	139^th of 171 public middle schools	18.7%	13			16.0		17.0	9.0	39.0	$10,538
Blanchard Middle School	Public	6-8	610 NE 7th Street	Blanchard	73010	McClain County	Blanchard	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 485-3393	477	25	18.8	31.7%	346 (72.5%)	2 (0.4%)	41 (8.6%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (10.1%)	2 (0.4%)	37 (7.8%)	60.4	47^th of 149 public middle schools	68.5%		67.6	33^rd of 171 public middle schools	80.7%	14	45.0	31.0	34.0	48.0	29.0	17.0	48.0	$7,933
Brink Junior High School	Public	7-8	11420 South Western Avenue	Oklahoma City	73170	Cleveland County	Moore	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 735-4540	666	36	18.4	26.9%	307 (46.1%)	37 (5.6%)	89 (13.4%)	71 (10.7%)	20 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	142 (21.3%)	95.2	4^th of 149 public middle schools	97.3%		97.5	2^nd of 171 public middle schools	98.8%	2		47.0	40.0		61.0	48.0	65.0	$9,758
Central Junior High School	Public	7-8	400 North Broadway Street	Moore	73160	Cleveland County	Moore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 735-4560	615	35	17.8	57.9%	271 (44.1%)	48 (7.8%)	134 (21.8%)	15 (2.4%)	25 (4.1%)	3 (0.5%)	119 (19.3%)	20.1	127^th of 149 public middle schools	14.8%		33.7	106^th of 171 public middle schools	38.0%	21		18.0	15.0		21.0	14.0	34.0	$9,841
Longfellow Middle School	Public	6-8	215 North Ponca Avenue	Norman	73071	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 366-5948	709	45	15.7	54.2%	393 (55.4%)	41 (5.8%)	123 (17.3%)	9 (1.3%)	44 (6.2%)	2 (0.3%)	97 (13.7%)	35.1	95^th of 149 public middle schools	36.2%		33.3	110^th of 171 public middle schools	35.7%	15	29.0	24.0	26.0	29.0	23.0	15.0	43.0	$10,086

Frequently Asked Questions about Newcastle Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Newcastle Middle School?

Students at Newcastle Middle School are 60% White, 17% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 7% American Indian, 3% African American.

Is Newcastle Middle School a good school?

Newcastle Middle School ranks 110^th of 149 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Newcastle Middle School attend?

Students who attend Newcastle Middle School usually go on to attend Newcastle High School

What district is Newcastle Middle School in?

Newcastle

How many students attend Newcastle Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 591 students attended Newcastle Middle School.

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