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Newport Intermediate School

95 W. 9th Street
Newport, KY 41071

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Newport Intermediate School serves 421 students in grades 3-6.

Newport Intermediate School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 3-6
Enrollment: 421 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Newport Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Newport Intermediate School's student population of 421 students has declined by 18% over five school years.

The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 3-6
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

421 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Newport Intermediate School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Newport Intermediate School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#1113 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

12%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newport Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

22%

42%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Newport Intermediate School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

16%

Black

18%

11%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Newport Intermediate School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

51%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Newport Intermediate School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

15%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.67

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Newport Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

90%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Newport Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Newport Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newport Intermediate School's ranking?

Newport Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What schools are Newport Intermediate School often compared to?

Newport Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newport Primary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Newport Intermediate School?

421 students attend Newport Intermediate School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of Newport Intermediate School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Newport Intermediate School?

Newport Intermediate School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Newport Intermediate School offer ?

Newport Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Newport Intermediate School part of?

Newport Intermediate School is part of Newport Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 3-6
Enrollment: 421 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education