Top Rankings
Newton Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 641 students in Newton Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Newton Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
641 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Newton Local School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 929 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
617 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
96%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
50
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
43
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
48
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
54
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
43
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
50
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
58
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
39
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
40
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,509 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,981 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,509
$17,216
Spending / Student
$12,981
$17,164
Best Newton Local School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 N Long St
Pleasant Hill, OH 45359
(937) 676-2002
Pleasant Hill, OH 45359
(937) 676-2002
Grades: K-6
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Newton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 N Long St
Pleasant Hill, OH 45359
(937) 676-2002
Pleasant Hill, OH 45359
(937) 676-2002
Grades: 7-12
| 285 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newton Local School District?
Newton Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 641 students.
What is the rank of Newton Local School District?
Newton Local School District is ranked #48 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newton Local School District?
96% of Newton Local School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newton Local School District?
Newton Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Newton Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,981 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
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