Is Newton Middle a good school?

Newton Middle ranks 1468 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Newton Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 333 students attended Newton Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Newton Middle?

Students at Newton Middle are 55% White, 36% African American, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Newton Middle attend?

Students who attend Newton Middle usually go on to attend Newton High School

Newton Middle

Summary:

Newton Middle is a public middle school in Newton, Texas, serving 333 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Jasper Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 794 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Newton Middle has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Jasper J.H. and Kirbyville J.H., with a higher percentage of White (54.95%) and African American (36.34%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the state and nearby school averages, particularly in 5th and 6th grade math. Newton Middle also has higher dropout rates and a larger percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While Newton Middle performs poorly for its overall student population, it shows relatively stronger performance for certain subgroups, such as special education and gifted and talented students. This suggests the school may be able to leverage its strengths in supporting these students to improve overall academic outcomes. However, the school's declining statewide ranking and the challenges it faces in improving student achievement across all subject areas and grade levels highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address these issues.

Detail:

Public 5-8

2814 Hwy 190 E
Newton, TX 75966

(409) 420-6600

District: Newton Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1468^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,873

Students who attend Newton Middle usually attend:

High:

Newton High School

Feeder schools for Newton Middle:

Elementary:

Newton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 333

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.0%

African American:

36.3%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Newton Middle ranks worse than 62.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.91. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55%), African American (36.3%), Hispanic (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newton Middle is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Newton Middle employs 27.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newton Middle is $12,873.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Newton Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Newton Middle 1468^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Newton Middle in the ranking list.)

Newton Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Newton Independent School District (Isd) 794^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Newton Middle

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Rank History for all students at Newton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	67.64	443^rd	1573	71.8%
2005	40.99	1063^rd	1582	32.8%
2006	45.86	983^rd	1585	38.0%
2007	33.06	1303^rd	1684	22.6%
2008	24.97	1501^st	1718	12.6%
2009	23.72	1562^nd	1763	11.4%
2010	15.67	1707^th	1803	5.3%
2011	21.54	1724^th	1895	9.0%
2012	15.19	1774^th	1951	9.1%
2013	24.53	1643^rd	1973	16.7%
2014	24.43	1636^th	1987	17.7%
2015	22.41	1751^st	2043	14.3%
2016	22.42	1695^th	1987	14.7%
2017	24.81	1619^th	2027	20.1%
2018	40.40	1223^rd	2080	41.2%
2019	43.57	1190^th	2193	45.7%
2021	45.96	1133^rd	2252	49.7%
2022	37.14	1417^th	2254	37.1%
2023	28.14	1768^th	2330	24.1%
2024	37.91	1468^th	2361	37.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Newton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.79	617^th	743	17.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Newton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	24.61	1430^th	1597	10.5%
2019	48.33	640^th	1626	60.6%
2021	45.35	743^rd	1712	56.6%
2022	61.11	386^th	1757	78.0%
2023	41.67	947^th	1815	47.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.64	1002^nd	2039	50.9%
2019	43.67	1163^rd	2073	43.9%
2021	51.64	910^th	2172	58.1%
2022	39.65	1344^th	2220	39.5%
2023	28.36	1758^th	2251	21.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Newton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.24	1075^th	2008	46.5%
2019	44.09	1118^th	2047	45.4%
2021	51.13	963^rd	2151	55.2%
2022	38.86	1352^nd	2221	39.1%
2023	27.62	1745^th	2241	22.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Newton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	56.74	727^th	1430	49.2%
2019	69.43	423^rd	1446	70.7%
2021	54.19	822^nd	1501	45.2%
2022	61.56	638^th	1488	57.1%
2023	60.23	734^th	1481	50.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Newton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	44.90	1001^st	2008	50.1%
2019	49.55	872^nd	2058	57.6%
2021	53.53	755^th	2118	64.4%
2022	35.35	1485^th	2182	31.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Newton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.27	1365^th	2030	32.8%
2019	43.03	1117^th	2069	46.0%
2021	42.68	1178^th	2168	45.7%
2022	34.55	1487^th	2228	33.3%
2023	28.77	1681^st	2245	25.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Newton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.40	756^th	1167	35.2%
2019	40.06	675^th	1193	43.4%
2021	41.04	665^th	1213	45.2%
2022	37.08	774^th	1251	38.1%
2023	20.15	1128^th	1273	11.4%

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Rank History for White students at Newton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.12	1111^th	1673	33.6%
2019	38.69	1095^th	1684	35.0%
2021	42.52	1004^th	1700	40.9%
2022	31.52	1288^th	1723	25.2%
2023	25.53	1447^th	1749	17.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Newton Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	280	153	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	433
1990	361	194	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	555
1991	242	141	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	383
1992	237	136	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	373
1993	246	133	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	381
1994	228	140	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	369
1995	230	168	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	400
1996	230	168	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	400
1997	217	150	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	371
1998	190	130	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	325
1999	191	131	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	325
2000	183	113	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	296
2001	169	123	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	296
2002	158	131	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	291
2003	158	131	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	291
2004	162	125	5	6	2	n/a	n/a	300
2005	151	116	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	278
2006	142	110	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	261
2007	145	106	5	6	3	n/a	n/a	265
2008	142	99	2	5	3	n/a	n/a	251
2009	146	108	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	263
2010	149	105	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	262
2011	155	94	1	5	1	1	1	258
2012	155	88	0	10	0	2	8	263
2013	129	108	0	15	0	1	7	260
2014	147	99	0	13	1	1	8	269
2015	117	93	0	14	1	0	13	238
2016	111	77	0	11	1	0	17	217
2017	102	85	2	9	1	0	16	215
2018	103	80	3	7	0	0	12	205
2019	119	82	2	10	0	0	8	221
2020	112	66	2	11	1	0	12	204
2021	159	101	2	8	1	0	16	287
2022	166	120	1	6	1	0	14	308
2023	183	121	1	14	1	0	13	333

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Newton Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	433	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	555	31.0	17.9	n/a
1991	383	30.5	12.5	n/a
1992	373	25.9	14.4	39.7
1993	381	27.0	14.1	51.2
1994	369	30.4	12.1	49.9
1995	400	30.8	13.0	46.3
1996	400	30.8	13.0	46.3
1997	371	29.5	12.6	53.4
1998	325	26.9	12.1	50.2
1999	325	25.6	12.7	50.8
2000	296	26.9	11.0	56.4
2001	296	26.7	11.1	55.4
2002	291	25.9	11.2	56
2003	291	25.9	11.2	56
2004	300	24.0	12.5	57.7
2005	278	26.3	10.6	64.4
2006	261	26.6	9.8	59
2007	265	26.8	9.9	66.8
2008	251	24.4	10.3	64.5
2009	263	26.5	9.9	67.3
2010	262	25.1	10.4	69.1
2011	258	24.8	10.4	71.3
2012	263	23.7	11.0	71.9
2013	260	22.9	11.3	71.2
2014	269	22.7	11.8	73.2
2015	238	24.0	9.9	44.5
2016	217	23.0	9.4	62.7
2017	215	22.7	9.4	66
2018	205	21.8	9.3	76.6
2019	221	22.7	9.7	66.5
2020	204	21.4	9.4	70.6
2021	287	28.2	10.1	76
2022	308	27.4	11.2	78.9
2023	333	27.3	12.1	79.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Newton Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	433	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	555	31.0	17.9	n/a
1991	383	30.5	12.5	n/a
1992	373	25.9	14.4	39.7
1993	381	27.0	14.1	51.2
1994	369	30.4	12.1	49.9
1995	400	30.8	13.0	46.3
1996	400	30.8	13.0	46.3
1997	371	29.5	12.6	53.4
1998	325	26.9	12.1	50.2
1999	325	25.6	12.7	50.8
2000	296	26.9	11.0	56.4
2001	296	26.7	11.1	55.4
2002	291	25.9	11.2	56
2003	291	25.9	11.2	56
2004	300	24.0	12.5	57.7
2005	278	26.3	10.6	64.4
2006	261	26.6	9.8	59
2007	265	26.8	9.9	66.8
2008	251	24.4	10.3	64.5
2009	263	26.5	9.9	67.3
2010	262	25.1	10.4	69.1
2011	258	24.8	10.4	71.3
2012	263	23.7	11.0	71.9
2013	260	22.9	11.3	71.2
2014	269	22.7	11.8	73.2
2015	238	24.0	9.9	44.5
2016	217	23.0	9.4	62.7
2017	215	22.7	9.4	66
2018	205	21.8	9.3	76.6
2019	221	22.7	9.7	66.5
2020	204	21.4	9.4	70.6
2021	287	28.2	10.1	76
2022	308	27.4	11.2	78.9
2023	333	27.3	12.1	79.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Newton Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,712 (13.8%)	$10,738 (86.2%)	$12,450
2020	$2,009 (14.0%)	$12,326 (86.0%)	$14,335
2021	$2,092 (16.3%)	$10,781 (83.7%)	$12,873

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newton Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1190^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1768^th of 2330 Middle schools	21.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Newton Middle)	27	32	5%
6th Grade Reading (Newton Independent School District (Isd))	27	32	5%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Newton Middle)	25	18	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Newton Independent School District (Isd))	25	18	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Newton Middle)	56	48	8%
7th Grade Reading (Newton Independent School District (Isd))	56	48	8%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Newton Middle)	37	34	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Newton Independent School District (Isd))	37	34	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Newton Middle)	48	44	4%
8th Grade Reading (Newton Independent School District (Isd))	48	44	4%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Newton Middle)	44	10	34%
8th Grade Mathematics (Newton Independent School District (Isd))	44	10	34%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Newton Middle)	40	29	11%
8th Grade Science (Newton Independent School District (Isd))	40	29	11%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Newton Middle)	32	20	12%
8th Grade Social Studies (Newton Independent School District (Isd))	32	20	12%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Newton Middle)	89	63	26%
End of Course Algebra I (Newton Independent School District (Isd))	17	44	27%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	221	333	50.7%
African American	82	121	47.6%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	10	14	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	119	183	53.8%
Two or More Races	8	13	62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.5%	79.3%	12.8%

Schools Near Newton Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Newton Middle	Public	5-8	2814 Hwy 190 E	Newton	75966	Newton County	Newton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 420-6600	333	27	12.1	79.3%	183 (55.0%)	121 (36.3%)	14 (4.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	37.9	1468^th of 2361 public middle schools	37.8%		28.1	1768^th of 2330 public middle schools	24.1%	300		29.9	34.6	40.3	54.8	19.4	15.4	16.9	41.1	10.5	45.2	27.4	$12,873	$2,092	$10,781
Kirbyville J H	Public	6-8	2200 S Margaret Ave	Kirbyville	75956	Jasper County	Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 420-0692	363	29	12.5	64.5%	278 (76.6%)	26 (7.2%)	32 (8.8%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.1%)	39.6	1398^th of 2361 public middle schools	40.8%		55.5	919^th of 2330 public middle schools	60.6%	479	55.0		46.2	48.5	50.5		35.9	41.8	22.0		26.9	14.7	$10,204	$1,194	$9,011
Jasper J H	Public	6-8	211 Second St	Jasper	75951	Jasper County	Jasper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 384-3585	493	39	12.5	83.0%	167 (33.9%)	188 (38.1%)	112 (22.7%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.9%)	13.5	2185^th of 2361 public middle schools	7.5%		20.2	1983^rd of 2330 public middle schools	14.9%	202	34.4		27.7	19.3	35.6		10.5	0.0	17.6		17.3	11.7	$11,317	$1,594	$9,724

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