Newman Elementary School
Newman Elementary School serves 813 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Newman Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Newman Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Newman Elementary School's student population of 813 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 813 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Newman Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Newman Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #268 out of 7999 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 25% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 52% |
| Black | 7% | 13% |
| White | 52% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Frisco Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Newman Elementary School is Lone Star High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Griffin Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Frisco Griffin Middle School Math: 88% | Reading: 80%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 867 students10
0.3 miles
3703 Edorado Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4900 0.3 6-8 867 - Frisco Purefoy Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 74%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 585 students10
0.5 miles
11880 Teel Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3875 0.5 K-5 585 - Frisco Pink Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 481 students10
0.6 miles
3650 Overhill Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3500 0.6 K-5 481 - Frisco Lone Star High School Math: 69% | Reading: 69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 2,131 students10
0.9 miles
2606 Panther Creek Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5300 0.9 9-12 2,131 - Frisco Trent Middle School Math: 75% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 887 students10
0.9 miles
13131 Coleto Creek Dr
Frisco, TX 75033
(469) 633-4400 0.9 6-8 887
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