South Newton Middle School

13100 S 50 E
Kentland, IN 47951
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 208 students in grades 6-8, South Newton Middle 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Newton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

South Newton Middle School's student population of 208 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
208 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

South Newton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Newton Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#1328 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
36%
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30-34%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
14%
14%
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Black
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13%
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White
82%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
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Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Newton Middle School's ranking?
South Newton Middle School is ranked #1328 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend South Newton Middle School?
208 students attend South Newton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of South Newton Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Newton Middle School?
South Newton Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Newton Middle School offer ?
South Newton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Newton Middle School part of?
South Newton Middle School is part of South Newton School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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