Summary:
The Newton County school district in Georgia is home to 14 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the district as a whole performs below the state average, a few standout schools like Newton County Theme School at Ficquett, Mansfield Elementary School, and East Newton Elementary School are consistently among the top-performing elementary schools in the county and the state.
Mansfield Elementary is the clear standout, ranking in the top 500 elementary schools in Georgia and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students significantly outperform the Newton County and state averages on standardized tests, with 50% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to just 23.6% and 38.4% respectively. East Newton Elementary and Newton County Theme School also stand out for their consistently strong academic performance.
In contrast, many of the other Newton County elementary schools struggle, with the majority ranking in the bottom half of Georgia schools. These lower-performing schools tend to have very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic outcomes. Addressing these disparities in performance will be crucial for the district to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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