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Newton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 968 students in Newton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Newton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
968 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Newton Independent School District, which is ranked #909 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#906 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
53%
# Black Students
322 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
33%
13%
# White Students
549 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
57%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
48
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
46
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
67
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
87
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
65
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
67
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
89
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
79
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
73
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
74
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
62
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
57
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
62
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,019 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,515 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,019
$13,417
Spending / Student
$15,515
$14,148
Best Newton Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2812 Hwy 190 E
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
416 E St
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Grades: PK-4
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Newton Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2814 Hwy 190 E
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Grades: 5-8
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newton Independent School District?
Newton Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 968 students.
What is the rank of Newton Independent School District?
Newton Independent School District is ranked #909 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newton Independent School District?
57% of Newton Independent School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newton Independent School District?
Newton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Newton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,515 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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