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 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,848 students in Newcastle School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Oklahoma.
Public Elementary Schools in Newcastle School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 26% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,195 Schools
# Students
2,643 Students
468,733 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
29,021 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Newcastle School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 533 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
0.74
# American Indian Students
219 Students
50,937 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
11%
# Asian Students
18 Students
10,304 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
329 Students
95,345 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
20%
# Black Students
52 Students
38,067 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
1,652 Students
204,933 Students
% White Students
63%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,207 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
371 Students
66,841 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
14%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
147
32,740
# Students in K Grade:
164
46,403
# Students in 1st Grade:
166
51,638
# Students in 2nd Grade:
172
51,822
# Students in 3rd Grade:
192
51,866
# Students in 4th Grade:
191
51,270
# Students in 5th Grade:
198
51,780
# Students in 6th Grade:
201
52,317
# Students in 7th Grade:
199
40,079
# Students in 8th Grade:
218
38,542
# Students in 9th Grade:
198
66
# Students in 10th Grade:
211
76
# Students in 11th Grade:
203
63
# Students in 12th Grade:
183
71
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,385 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,983. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,444 is less than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,385
$10,983
Spending / Student
$9,444
$10,957
Best Newcastle School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newcastle Elementary 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
| 753 students
Rank: #22.
Newcastle Middle 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
| 618 students
Rank: n/an/a
251 N E 2nd Street
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-6200
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-6200
Grades: PK-1
| 477 students
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
