Eastwood Elementary School vs New Castle Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastwood Elementary School
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
257 students
New Castle Middle School
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
| Measure | Eastwood Elementary School New Castle, Indiana | New Castle Middle School New Castle, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #821 of 1,053 | #226 of 335 |
| National rank | #33578 of 50,301 | #8966 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 257 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Castle Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 37.6).
- •Eastwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •New Castle Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •New Castle Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 74.7%).
- •Eastwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.4).
- •New Castle Middle School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 257.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eastwood Elementary School better than New Castle Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), New Castle Middle School ranks higher (43.9 vs 37.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Eastwood Elementary School and New Castle Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastwood Elementary School: 257. New Castle Middle School: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastwood Elementary School and New Castle Middle School rank in Indiana?
Eastwood Elementary School is 821st of 1,053 and New Castle Middle School is 226th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).