Newton Middle School
Newton Middle School serves 584 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 35%
- Reading Proficiency: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newton Middle School's student population of 584 students has stayed relatively flat 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
584 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Newton Middle School is 0.31, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
12%
12%

Hispanic
82%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
4%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Newton Middle School?
584 students attend Newton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Newton Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newton Middle School?
Newton Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Newton Middle School offer ?
Newton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Newton Middle School part of?
Newton Middle School is part of Hacienda La Puente Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 12/6/2011
this is a very good school
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