Serving 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Margaret Newton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret Newton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Margaret Newton Elementary School's student population of 210 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Margaret Newton Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
24%
21%
White
66%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Margaret Newton Elementary School?
210 students attend Margaret Newton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Margaret Newton Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Newton Elementary School?
Margaret Newton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Margaret Newton Elementary School offer ?
Margaret Newton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Margaret Newton Elementary School part of?
Margaret Newton Elementary School is part of Lake County School District.
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