Serving 126 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Newton School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Newton School's student population of 126 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newton School ranks within the top 5% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newton School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 283 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
90%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newton School's ranking?
Newton School is ranked #9 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Newton School?
126 students attend Newton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Newton School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newton School?
Newton School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newton School offer ?
Newton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newton School part of?
Newton School is part of Strafford School District.
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