North Newton Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Morocco, Indiana.
Serving 499 students in grades 7-12, North Newton Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Newton Jr-sr High School's student population of 499 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Newton Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Newton Jr-sr High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1053 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
85%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Newton Jr-sr High School's ranking?
North Newton Jr-sr High School is ranked #1053 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are North Newton Jr-sr High School often compared to?
North Newton Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Newton Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Newton Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of North Newton Jr-sr High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend North Newton Jr-sr High School?
499 students attend North Newton Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of North Newton Jr-sr High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Newton Jr-sr High School?
North Newton Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Newton Jr-sr High School offer ?
North Newton Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Newton Jr-sr High School part of?
North Newton Jr-sr High School is part of North Newton School Corp School District.
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