Memorial Park Middle School vs New Castle Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 131 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial Park Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
New Castle Middle School
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
| Measure | Memorial Park Middle School Fort Wayne, Indiana | New Castle Middle School New Castle, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 335 | #226 of 335 |
| National rank | #7236 of 15,369 | #8966 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 627 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 31% |
| city | Fort Wayne | New Castle |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Park Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 43.9).
- •Memorial Park Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 31%).
- •Memorial Park Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •New Castle Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 61.1%).
- •New Castle Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.3).
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 Memorial Park Middle School better than New Castle Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Park Middle School ranks higher (51.8 vs 43.9 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 Memorial Park Middle School and New Castle Middle School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and New Castle in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Park Middle School: 627. New Castle Middle School: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Park Middle School and New Castle Middle School rank in Indiana?
Memorial Park Middle School is 173rd of 335 and New Castle Middle School is 226th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).