- NEWCASTLE MS reported a higher students per counselor than PURCELL JHS (373.9:1 vs. 291.7:1).
- NEWCASTLE MS reported a higher gifted & talented than PURCELL JHS (119 vs. 40).
- NEWCASTLE MS reported a higher violent incidents than PURCELL JHS (13 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
NEWCASTLE MS reported a higher chronically absent students than PURCELL JHS (60 vs. 53).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
NEWCASTLE MS reported a higher gifted & talented than PURCELL JHS (119 vs. 40).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
NEWCASTLE MS reported a higher violent incidents than PURCELL JHS (13 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
NEWCASTLE MS reported a higher students per counselor than PURCELL JHS (373.9:1 vs. 291.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
NEWCASTLE MS
$9,158.26
PURCELL JHS
$9,979.35
Local revenue share
NEWCASTLE MS
50.1%
PURCELL JHS
34%
State revenue share
NEWCASTLE MS
40.3%
PURCELL JHS
52.7%
Federal revenue share
NEWCASTLE MS
9.6%
PURCELL JHS
13.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
NEWCASTLE MS
14.2%
PURCELL JHS
14.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
McClain County
$84,778
McClain County
$84,778
Poverty rate
McClain County
7.8%
McClain County
7.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
McClain County
28%
McClain County
28%
Unemployment rate
McClain County
2.8%
McClain County
2.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.