Serving 224 students in grades 6-8, Newton Falls Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newton Falls Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Newton Falls Junior High School's student population of 224 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 114% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newton Falls Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newton Falls Junior High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2247 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
90%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newton Falls Junior High School's ranking?
Newton Falls Junior High School is ranked #2247 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Newton Falls Junior High School?
224 students attend Newton Falls Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Newton Falls Junior High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newton Falls Junior High School?
Newton Falls Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newton Falls Junior High School offer ?
Newton Falls Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Newton Falls Junior High School part of?
Newton Falls Junior High School is part of Newton Falls Exempted Village School District.
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