For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 986 students in New Castle, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in New Castle, IN are Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School and New Castle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Castle, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in New Castle, IN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4741 N Viking Trail
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4811
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4811
Grades: 7-12
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
New Castle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7230
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7230
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
New Castle, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
329 South 5th St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7207
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7207
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Henry County Youth Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
103 West Cr 100 North
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-9603
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-9603
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
New Castle Area Vocational School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
801 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
North Campus Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1407 Walnut St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7237
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7237
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in New Castle, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in New Castle, IN include Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School and New Castle Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in New Castle?
2 public middle schools are located in New Castle.
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle?
New Castle public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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