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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Newton Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,196 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1450 out of 2196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review West Newton Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
8065 HIGHLAND DR SW
COVINGTON, GA$360,000- 3 Beds | 2 Baths
- (6.10 miles from school)
-
1113 BRYANT ST
CONYERS, GA$245,000- (6.77 miles from school)
-
1270 IRWIN BRIDGE RD NW
CONYERS, GA$260,000- 2 Beds | 1 Bath
- (7.81 miles from school)
-
15 PECAN LN
OXFORD, GA$379,900- 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (8.72 miles from school)
Recent Articles
Should Public Schools Provide Students with Vocational Opportunities?
Learn about the benefits associated with vocational education at public high schools, including high-demand career opportunities and improved learning for kinetic and active students.
Will Public Schools Reassign Your Child to Another Campus?
With faltering economic conditions and an increasing trend in creating socioeconomic diversity amongst campuses, public schools are considering reassigning students to other campuses. Learn more about this phenomenon and whether or not your child will be impacted by the changes.
5 Tips for Helping Your Autistic Child Excel in Public Schools
Learn about five ways you can work with your child's public school, teachers, and special programs to help your autistic child succeed academically.
