Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Newbery Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Newbery Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
John Newbery Elementary School's student population of 401 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Newbery Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Newbery Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1356 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
46%
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
50%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Newbery Elementary School's ranking?
John Newbery Elementary School is ranked #1356 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are John Newbery Elementary School often compared to?
John Newbery Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunnyslope Elementary School, Vale Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend John Newbery Elementary School?
401 students attend John Newbery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of John Newbery Elementary School students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Newbery Elementary School?
John Newbery Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does John Newbery Elementary School offer ?
John Newbery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Newbery Elementary School part of?
John Newbery Elementary School is part of Wenatchee School District.
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