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 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,643 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 26% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,793 Schools
# Students
2,643 Students
720,846 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
43,551 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Newcastle School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#203 out of 537 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
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
8%
11%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
20%
% Black
2%
8%
% White
63%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,385 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,986. 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 $10,960. 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
$10,986
Spending / Student
$9,444
$10,960
Best Newcastle School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newcastle Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
418 Northwest 10th Street
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-6474
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-6474
Gr: 2-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Newcastle Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 East Fox Lane
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-3139
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-3139
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Newcastle High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
251 N E 2nd Street
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-6200
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-6200
Gr: PK-1 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newcastle School District?
Newcastle School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,643 students.
What is the rank of Newcastle School District?
Newcastle School District is ranked #194 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newcastle School District?
63% of Newcastle School District students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 $9,444 is less than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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