Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Newby Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newby Elementary School's student population of 436 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
436 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Newby Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newby Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#402 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
31%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
40%
26%

Black
1%
3%

White
52%
58%

Hawaiian
1%
1%

Two or more races
5%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newby Elementary School's ranking?
Newby Elementary School is ranked #402 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Newby Elementary School often compared to?
Newby Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willamette Elementary School, Memorial Elementary School, Sue Buel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Newby Elementary School?
436 students attend Newby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Newby Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newby Elementary School?
Newby Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newby Elementary School offer ?
Newby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Newby Elementary School part of?
Newby Elementary School is part of Mcminnville SD 40 School District.
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