For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 823 students in Newton, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in Newton, IA is Berg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Newton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newton, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berg Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 N 5th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7741
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7741
Gr: 5-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Newton, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1900 N 5th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7742
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7742
Gr: K-3 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Newton, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newton, IA include Berg Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newton?
1 public middle schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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