Serving 20 students in grades 5-8, Newcastle Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)21-39%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-59%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
85%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hartington Newcastle School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% NE state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% NE state average).
How many students attend Newcastle Middle School?
20 students attend Newcastle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Newcastle Middle School students are White, and 15% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newcastle Middle School?
Newcastle Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Newcastle Middle School offer ?
Newcastle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Newcastle Middle School part of?
Newcastle Middle School is part of Hartington Newcastle School District.
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