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Newton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 934 students in Newton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Newton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
934 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Newton Independent School District, which is ranked #923 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#930 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.6%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Black
32%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
57%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,097 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,392 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$22 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,097
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$23,392
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Newton Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
416 E St
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Gr: PK-4 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Newton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2812 Hwy 190 E
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Newton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2814 Hwy 190 E
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Gr: 5-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newton Independent School District?
Newton Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 934 students.
What is the rank of Newton Independent School District?
Newton Independent School District is ranked #923 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newton Independent School District?
57% of Newton Independent School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newton Independent School District?
Newton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Newton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,392 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
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