Top Rankings
Newton Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,809 students in Newton Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Newton Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
2,809 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
204 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Newton Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#279 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
63%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.46
# American Indian Students
14 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
208 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
13%
# Black Students
105 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
2,308 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
82%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
149 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
80
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
203
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
203
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
195
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
198
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
210
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
212
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
202
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
213
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
214
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
228
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
218
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
235
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
198
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,242 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,149 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,242
$16,361
Spending / Student
$14,149
$15,938
Best Newton Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 E 23rd St S
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7324
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7324
Grades: K-4
| 268 students
Rank: #22.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 S 8th Ave West
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7311
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7311
Grades: K-4
| 272 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 Thomas Jefferson Dr
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-2498
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-2498
Grades: PK-4
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
Newton Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 E 4th St S
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-5797
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-5797
Grades: 9-12
| 818 students
Rank: #55.
Berg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 N 5th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7741
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7741
Grades: 5-8
| 841 students
Rank: #66.
Emerson Hough Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 N 4th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-3982
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-3982
Grades: K-4
| 224 students
Rank: #77.
West Academy Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1302 1st Avenue West
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-0335
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-0335
Grades: 10-12
| 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newton Comm School District?
Newton Comm School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,809 students.
What is the rank of Newton Comm School District?
Newton Comm School District is ranked #279 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newton Comm School District?
82% of Newton Comm School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newton Comm School District?
Newton Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Newton Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,149 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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