South Newton Elementary School vs. Blackburn Elementary School
Should I attend South Newton Elementary School or Blackburn Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Newton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Newton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Blackburn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-6
Total Students
349 students
526 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1690 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#856 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
62
65
Grade 1 Students
51
66
Grade 2 Students
59
68
Grade 3 Students
53
81
Grade 4 Students
56
82
Grade 5 Students
52
83
Grade 6 Students
-
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
11%
% Hispanic
33%
16%
% Black
15%
6%
% White
37%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
