Castle South Middle School

641 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Castle South Middle School, located in Newburgh, Indiana, is part of the Warrick County School Corporation. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. It provides a comprehensive middle school experience that focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school through a rigorous curriculum, supportive faculty, and a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as being part of the "Castle" community. Beyond core academics, Castle South offers a range of clubs, athletic programs, and enrichment activities designed to help students explore their interests and build social skills. With its location in Newburgh, the school serves a suburban student population, consistently striving to maintain high standards of student performance and engagement within the local educational district.

641

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Castle South Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	515
Hispanic	34
Black	27
Asian	15
Two or More	47
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
515 (80.3%)
Two or More
47 (7.3%)
Hispanic
34 (5.3%)
Black
27 (4.2%)
Asian
15 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Warrick County School Corp
Phone:	(812)490-7930
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	641
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 224

Grade 7 211

Grade 8 206