Newton Middle School

15616 Newton St.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 575 students in grades 6-8, Newton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Newton Middle School's student population of 575 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
575 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Newton Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newton Middle School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3548 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Newton Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Newton Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Newton Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 1988-89 school year data.
Asian
9%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Newton Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
86%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Newton Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Newton Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Newton Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Newton Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Newton Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Newton Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Newton Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Newton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Newton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newton Middle School's ranking?
Newton Middle School is ranked #3548 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Newton Middle School often compared to?
Newton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mesa Robles, Orange Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Newton Middle School?
575 students attend Newton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Newton Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newton Middle School?
Newton Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Newton Middle School offer ?
Newton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Newton Middle School part of?
Newton Middle School is part of Hacienda La Puente Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   12/6/2011
this is a very good school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jerem

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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