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Laurel MS

2497 Harlansburg RD, New Castle, PA, 16101

Ranked 275 of 585 in Pennsylvania

Top schools in New Castle
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Laurel MS

2497 Harlansburg RD, New Castle, PA, 16101

About Laurel MS

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 62% in Reading.
8
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
163
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 98.16%
Asian 0.61%
Hispanic 0.61%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 0.61%
Native Am. 0%
White
98.16%
Asian
0.61%
Hispanic
0.61%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
0.61%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 163
49.08%
80 Female
50.92%
83 Male

Student Population

163 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

163 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Laurel MS Contact Information

Address

2497 Harlansburg RD, New Castle, PA, 16101

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Phone

(724) 658-9056

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TOP 275 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Laurel MS

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Laurel MS will conduct its PSSA Math and Science testing window April 27 through May 1. The scheduled assessments are given in the spring state testing window for middle school students. Students take standardized tests that assess performance in specified subject areas as required by the state. The testing window is a critical planning period for attendance, scheduling, and academic operations.

FAQ

Q1. What stands out at Laurel Middle School?

Ans. Laurel Middle School is a public middle school serving the Laurel area with classroom instruction, student support, and school activities.

Q2. How does the school help students adjust during middle grades?

Ans. Teachers and staff guide students through changing classes, growing responsibilities, and stronger study habits as they move toward high school.

Q3. What support is available here?

Ans. Students can access counselors, teacher assistance, learning support, individualized services, language help, and extra instruction when needed.

Q4. What opportunities are available beyond lessons?

Ans. Students can participate in clubs, arts programs, sports teams, leadership roles, enrichment groups, and school events throughout the year.

Q5. Why do families choose Laurel Middle School?

Ans. Its community identity and focus on middle-grade transition make it an important local option for families in the district.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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