New Castle JHS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025New Castle, Pennsylvania 16101 · New Castle Area SD
#497 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#14163 of 15,369 nationally
About New Castle JHS
New Castle JHS is a public middle school located in New Castle, in the New Castle Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 689 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 17.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 497th of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (36th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 689.
There are 17 schools in New Castle; New Castle JHS ranks 17th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.4
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 New Castle JHS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near New Castle JHS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
New Castle SHS
New Castle · Public high · Grades 9–12
740 students · 85 m away
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–2
736 students · 1.1 km away
Washington Intrmd Sch
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
707 students · 1.4 km away
Union Memorial El Sch
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
320 students · 3.2 km away
Union Area HS
New Castle · Public high · Grades 9–12
193 students · 3.7 km away
Union Area MS
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
174 students · 3.7 km away
Shenango El Sch
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–6
485 students · 4.4 km away
Shenango HS
New Castle · Public high · Grades 7–12
449 students · 4.8 km away
Laurel HS
New Castle · Public high · Grades 9–12
313 students · 6.8 km away
Laurel MS
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 7–8
160 students · 6.8 km away
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Lebanon JHS
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693 students
North Pocono MS
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Frequently asked questions
Is New Castle JHS a good school?
New Castle JHS has a Success Index (US) of 17.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #497 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 New Castle JHS rank in Pennsylvania?
New Castle JHS ranks #497 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #14163 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend New Castle JHS?
New Castle JHS had 689 students in 2025.
Is New Castle JHS a elementary school or a high school?
New Castle JHS is classified as a middle school covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near New Castle JHS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of New Castle JHS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.