Top Rankings
Newcastle School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,578 students in Newcastle School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Newcastle School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,783 Schools
# Students
2,578 Students
701,586 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
42,179 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Newcastle School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 537 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#165 out of 538 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)90-94%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.73
# American Indian Students
222 Students
79,237 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
11%
# Asian Students
17 Students
15,895 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
330 Students
138,940 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
20%
# Black Students
49 Students
55,137 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
1,607 Students
318,520 Students
% White Students
62%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,100 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
350 Students
90,538 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
135
37,831
# Students in K Grade:
162
50,025
# Students in 1st Grade:
169
52,279
# Students in 2nd Grade:
193
50,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
187
50,744
# Students in 4th Grade:
190
50,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
191
49,760
# Students in 6th Grade:
190
50,298
# Students in 7th Grade:
220
51,583
# Students in 8th Grade:
181
53,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
212
56,462
# Students in 10th Grade:
200
53,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
181
49,241
# Students in 12th Grade:
167
45,339
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,622 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,682 is less than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,622
$11,287
Spending / Student
$9,682
$11,261
Best Newcastle School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newcastle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
418 Northwest 10th Street
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-6474
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-6474
Grades: 2-5
| 761 students
Rank: #22.
Newcastle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 East Fox Lane
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-3139
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-3139
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
Rank: #33.
Newcastle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 North Main Street
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-4304
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-4304
Grades: 9-12
| 760 students
Rank: n/an/a
Newcastle Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
251 N E 2nd Street
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-6200
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-6200
Grades: PK-1
| 466 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newcastle School District?
Newcastle School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,578 students.
What is the rank of Newcastle School District?
Newcastle School District is ranked #166 out of 537 school districts in Oklahoma (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newcastle School District?
62% of Newcastle School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newcastle School District?
Newcastle School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Newcastle School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,682 is less than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
