For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 790 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newton, IA (2026-27)
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 E
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7741
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7741
Gr: 5-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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