New Castle Middle School vs Wilbur Wright Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Castle Middle School
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
Wilbur Wright Elementary School
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
305 students
| Measure | New Castle Middle School New Castle, Indiana | Wilbur Wright Elementary School New Castle, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #226 of 335 | #694 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #8966 of 15,369 | #28357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 627 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 50% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilbur Wright Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 43.9).
- •Wilbur Wright Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 31%).
- •New Castle Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •New Castle Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 72.5%).
- •New Castle Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.3).
- •New Castle Middle School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 305.
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 New Castle Middle School better than Wilbur Wright Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilbur Wright Elementary School ranks higher (45.4 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 New Castle Middle School and Wilbur Wright Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Castle Middle School: 627. Wilbur Wright Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Castle Middle School and Wilbur Wright Elementary School rank in Indiana?
New Castle Middle School is 226th of 335 and Wilbur Wright Elementary School is 694th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).