Newton County Theme School At Ficquett

2207 Williams St Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 946 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Newton County Theme School At Ficquett ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 946 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Newton County Theme School At Ficquett ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Newton County Theme School At Ficquett's student population of 946 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
946 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Newton County Theme School At Ficquett ranks within the top 20% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newton County Theme School At Ficquett is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#257 out of 2168 schools
(Top 20%)
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49%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newton County Theme School At Ficquett and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
6%
18%
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Black
40%
36%
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White
47%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Newton County Theme School At Ficquett and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Newton County Theme School At Ficquett and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Newton County Theme School At Ficquett and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newton County Theme School At Ficquett's ranking?
Newton County Theme School At Ficquett is ranked #257 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Newton County Theme School At Ficquett?
946 students attend Newton County Theme School At Ficquett.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Newton County Theme School At Ficquett students are White, 40% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newton County Theme School At Ficquett?
Newton County Theme School At Ficquett has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newton County Theme School At Ficquett offer ?
Newton County Theme School At Ficquett offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Newton County Theme School At Ficquett part of?
Newton County Theme School At Ficquett is part of Newton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 946 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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