Newman School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Salt Lake City, Utah, part of the Salt Lake District, which is ranked 46 out of 100 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has seen fluctuations in its student racial makeup, with Hispanic students making up the largest percentage (around 50%) and White students making up the second largest group (around 34% in the most recent year). Newman School also has a consistently high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching over 66% in the most recent year.
While Newman School outperformed the district and state averages in 4th-grade standardized tests, its 6th-grade proficiency rates were significantly lower, especially in Mathematics (14.6% vs. 34.3% and 35.4%). The school's statewide ranking among Utah elementary schools has declined over the years, from 312 out of 509 in 2013-2014 to 338 out of 561 in the most recent year, and its SchoolDigger rating has also dropped from 2 stars to 2 stars in the past decade. Compared to nearby schools like Washington School and Escalante School, Newman School has a higher student-teacher ratio of 20.1.
When comparing Newman School to other schools in the Salt Lake District, it stands out as having a higher percentage of Hispanic students and a lower percentage of White students, similar to schools like Rose Park School and North Star School. Additionally, Newman School's spending per student ($11,774 in 2018-2019) is higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and declining test scores and rankings suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
In the 2022-23 school year, 267 students attended Newman School.
Salt Lake District
Students at Newman School are 50% Hispanic, 34% White, 6% Pacific Islander, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Asian.
Students who attend Newman School usually go on to attend:Middle : Northwest MiddleHigh : Innovations High SchoolHigh : West High