Laurel MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025New Castle, Pennsylvania 16101 · Laurel SD
#270 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#5703 of 15,369 nationally
About Laurel MS
Laurel MS is a public middle located in New Castle, in the Laurel SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 160 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 270th of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (74th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 160.
There are 17 schools in New Castle; Laurel MS ranks 8th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)26.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Laurel MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 26.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Laurel MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Laurel HS
New Castle · Public high · Grades 9–12
313 students · 0 m away
Laurel El Sch
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–6
503 students · 500 m away
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–2
736 students · 5.9 km away
Shenango HS
New Castle · Public high · Grades 7–12
449 students · 6.8 km away
New Castle JHS
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
689 students · 6.8 km away
Shenango El Sch
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–6
485 students · 6.8 km away
New Castle SHS
New Castle · Public high · Grades 9–12
740 students · 6.9 km away
Washington Intrmd Sch
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
707 students · 7.2 km away
Neshannock JSHS
New Castle · Public high · Grades 7–12
545 students · 9.3 km away
Neshannock Memorial El Sch
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–6
688 students · 9.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
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158 students
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Meyersdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
163 students
A J McMullen Sch
Markleysburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
164 students
Greenwood MS
Millerstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
155 students
Amy Nw
Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
150 students
Lafayette MS
Uniontown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
150 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Laurel MS a good school?
Laurel MS has a Success Index (US) of 59.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #270 of 521 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Laurel MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Laurel MS ranks #270 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #5703 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Laurel MS?
Laurel MS had 160 students in 2025.
Is Laurel MS a elementary school or a high school?
Laurel MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Laurel MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Laurel MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.