Top Rankings
Newton Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,864 students in Newton Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Newton Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
2,864 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
203 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Newton Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#270 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
68%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.45
# American Indian Students
11 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
210 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
12%
# Black Students
109 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
2,361 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
83%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
147 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
117
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
201
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
190
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
182
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
204
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
209
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
197
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
206
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
220
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
222
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
233
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
250
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
217
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
216
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,931 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,877 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,931
$16,392
Spending / Student
$13,877
$15,968
Best Newton Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 S 8th Ave West
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7311
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7311
Grades: K-4
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Aurora Heights Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 E 23rd St S
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7324
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7324
Grades: K-4
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 Thomas Jefferson Dr
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-2498
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-2498
Grades: PK-4
| 362 students
Rank: #44.
Newton Senior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 E 4th St S
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-5797
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-5797
Grades: 9-12
| 843 students
Rank: #55.
Berg Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 N 5th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7741
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7741
Grades: 5-8
| 845 students
Rank: #66.
Emerson Hough Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 N 4th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-3982
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-3982
Grades: K-4
| 223 students
Rank: #77.
West Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1302 1st Avenue West
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-0335
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-0335
Grades: 10-12
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newton Comm School District?
Newton Comm School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,864 students.
What is the rank of Newton Comm School District?
Newton Comm School District is ranked #267 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newton Comm School District?
83% of Newton Comm School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newton Comm School District?
Newton Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Newton Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,877 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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