West Newton Elementary School
West Newton Elementary School serves 731 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
West Newton Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
West Newton Elementary School's student population of 731 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 731 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
West Newton Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of West Newton Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1659 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 15% |
| Black | 69% | 37% |
| White | 6% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Newton Elementary School is Salem High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Veterans Memorial Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Covington Veterans Memorial Middle School Math: 20% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 703 students10
0.1 miles
13357 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6893 0.1 6-8 703 - Conyers Salem High School Math: 17% | Reading: 27%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,148 student10
1.7 miles
3551 Underwood Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 929-0176 1.7 9-12 1,148 - Covington Liberty Middle School Math: 26% | Reading: 27%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 963 students10
2.2 miles
5225 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 625-6617 2.2 6-8 963 - Conyers Memorial Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 819 students10
2.3 miles
3205 Underwood Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 922-0139 2.3 6-8 819 - Covington South Salem Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 31%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 894 students10
2.3 miles
5335 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 787-1330 2.3 PK-5 894
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