New Castle JHS vs Union Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Castle JHS
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
689 students
Union Area MS
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
174 students
| Measure | New Castle JHS New Castle, Pennsylvania | Union Area MS New Castle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #497 of 521 | #355 of 521 |
| National rank | #14163 of 15,369 | #8279 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 689 | 174 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 92.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 17.6).
- •Union Area MS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Union Area MS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 35%).
- •Union Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 98.8%).
- •Union Area MS does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.4).
- •New Castle JHS is the larger school with 689 students compared with 174.
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 JHS better than Union Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Union Area MS ranks higher (47.1 vs 17.6 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 New Castle JHS and Union Area MS?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Castle JHS: 689. Union Area MS: 174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Castle JHS and Union Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
New Castle JHS is 497th of 521 and Union Area MS is 355th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).