Newton Middle School
- Newton Middle School serves 609 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Newton Middle School's student population of 609 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 609 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Newton Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Newton Middle School is 0.38, which is less 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3064 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 16% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 77% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 7% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hacienda la Puente Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Newton Middle School is Los Altos High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mesa Robles (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kwis Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hacienda Heights Kwis Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 334 students
0.2 miles
1925 S. Kwis Ave.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626)933-2100 0.2 K-5 334 - Hacienda Heights Los Altos Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 441 students
0.7 miles
15565 Los Altos Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626)933-2300 0.7 K-5 441 - Hacienda Heights Los Altos High School Grades: 9-12 | 1846 students
0.7 miles
15325 E. Los Robles Ave.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626)934-5400 0.7 9-12 1846 - Hacienda Heights Mesa Robles Grades: K-8 | 1072 students
0.8 miles
16060 Mesa Robles Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626)933-6000 0.8 K-8 1072 - Hacienda Heights Valley Alternative High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 83 students
0.9 miles
15430 Shadybend Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626)933-3401 0.9 9-12 83
School Reviews
| 5 this is a very good school - Posted by Student/Alumni - jerem |
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