Newpoint Middle School (Closed 2016)

Serving 188 students in grades 6-8, Newpoint Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(14-15)
45-49%
53%
(14-15)
50-54%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
38%
Black
13%
21%
White
72%
34%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
28%
0.46
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average).
How many students attend Newpoint Middle School?
188 students attend Newpoint Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Newpoint Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newpoint Middle School?
Newpoint Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newpoint Middle School offer ?
Newpoint Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Newpoint Middle School part of?
Newpoint Middle School is part of Bay School District.

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