West Newton Elementary School vs. Valley Mills Elementary School
Should you attend West Newton Elementary School or Valley Mills Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Newton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Diversity
Valley Mills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 565 students in grades Kindergarten-6, West Newton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 581 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Valley Mills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
565 students
581 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1097 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1412 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
73
70
Grade 1 Students
75
98
Grade 2 Students
74
83
Grade 3 Students
73
80
Grade 4 Students
87
82
Grade 5 Students
89
79
Grade 6 Students
94
89
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
14%
% Black
38%
27%
% White
38%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
77%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
