Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Newton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Newton Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Newton, MS, encompassing approximately 137.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 11.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newton Elementary School's student population of 367 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
School Rankings
Newton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newton Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#696 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
7%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
75%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
5%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newton Elementary School's ranking?
Newton Elementary School is ranked #696 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Newton Elementary School?
367 students attend Newton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Newton Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newton Elementary School?
Newton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newton Elementary School offer ?
Newton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newton Elementary School part of?
Newton Elementary School is part of Newton Municipal School District.
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