Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Newaygo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Velma Matson Upper Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Newaygo, MI school district and spans approximately 90 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.2 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 12.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newaygo Elementary School's student population of 635 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
635 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Newaygo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newaygo Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2151 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Lion Pride
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newaygo Elementary School's ranking?
Newaygo Elementary School is ranked #2151 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Newaygo Elementary School often compared to?
Newaygo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Elementary School, Pathfinder Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Newaygo Elementary School?
635 students attend Newaygo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Newaygo Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newaygo Elementary School?
Newaygo Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Newaygo Elementary School offer ?
Newaygo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Newaygo Elementary School part of?
Newaygo Elementary School is part of Newaygo Public School District.
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