Newton School

Summary:

Newton School is a high-performing elementary school located in South Strafford, Vermont, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 126 students. The school is part of the Thetford School District, which is ranked 1 out of 51 districts in Vermont and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Newton School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Vermont, with students demonstrating significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to state averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 85.71% of 6th-grade students at Newton School were proficient or better in ELA and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 55.65% and 52.7%, respectively. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 90% of students identifying as White, in contrast to nearby schools like White River School and Ottauquechee School, which have more diverse student populations.

Newton School also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 23.02% to 30.17% over the past three years, compared to the nearby schools, which have free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 18.72% to 44.16%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.4 to 12.2 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 8.6 to 12.4. These factors suggest that Newton School is able to allocate resources effectively and provide more individualized attention and support for its students, contributing to the school's strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

243 VT Route 132
South Strafford, VT 05070

(802) 765-4351

District: Strafford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2^nd of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,823

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 130

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.0%

Hispanic:

4.6%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Newton School ranks better than 98.2% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.98. (See more...)

Compare Details Newton School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.63. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newton School is 11.2. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newton School is $15,823.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Newton School:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton School 2^nd of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Newton School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Strafford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Strafford School District 1^st of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Newton School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Newton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2007	90.21	5^th	189	97.4%
2008	88.13	8^th	193	95.9%
2009	77.45	26^th	189	86.2%
2010	88.65	8^th	189	95.8%
2011	77.88	20^th	189	89.4%
2012	84.71	12^th	187	93.6%
2013	85.14	10^th	187	94.7%
2014	84.51	12^th	167	92.8%
2015	61.92	62^nd	176	64.8%
2016	85.47	11^th	169	93.5%
2017	91.44	4^th	169	97.6%
2018	86.40	6^th	142	95.8%
2019	68.45	29^th	138	79.0%
2021	94.91	3^rd	148	98.0%
2022	87.66	10^th	133	92.5%
2023	91.98	2^nd	113	98.2%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Newton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	86.02	8^th	117	93.2%
2019	66.36	39^th	146	73.3%
2021	94.26	3^rd	147	98.0%
2022	86.68	12^th	145	91.7%
2023	92.28	3^rd	133	97.7%

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

Rank History for Newton School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Newton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile
2006	93.04	2^nd	105	98.1%
2007	93.81	2^nd	98	98.0%
2009	94.07	1^st	102	99.0%
2010	98.11	1^st	104	99.0%
2012	80.97	12^th	111	89.2%
2013	80.89	16^th	107	85.0%
2014	88.20	6^th	91	93.4%
2015	91.15	2^nd	106	98.1%
2016	87.96	4^th	105	96.2%
2017	90.63	4^th	104	96.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Newton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.76	1^st	88	98.9%

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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency of Education, 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: Vermont Agency of Education

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Enrollment information for Newton School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	146	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
1989	138	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	140
1990	148	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	150
1991	160	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
1992	152	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
1993	168	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
1994	156	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	156
1995	166	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
1996	166	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
1997	171	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
1998	147	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	149
1999	144	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
2000	148	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
2001	142	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
2002	133	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2003	133	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2004	104	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	1	109
2005	105	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	2	112
2006	104	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	2	110
2007	105	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	3	113
2008	99	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	4	109
2009	104	0	0	6	0	0	5	0	115
2010	114	0	0	5	0	0	3	0	122
2011	114	0	0	4	0	0	2	0	120
2012	121	0	0	4	0	0	3	0	128
2013	124	0	0	4	0	0	5	0	133
2014	113	1	0	3	0	0	4	0	121
2015	122	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	127
2016	123	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	126
2017	119	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	121
2018	108	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	110
2019	100	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	105
2020	102	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	107
2021	101	1	0	2	0	0	1	0	105
2022	107	0	0	4	0	0	5	0	116
2023	114	0	0	6	0	0	6	0	126
2024	117	0	1	6	0	0	6	0	130

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Newton School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	149	10.0	14.9	4.7
1989	140	8.6	16.2	5
1990	150	8.6	17.4	4.7
1991	161	12.6	12.7	8.1
1992	153	12.6	12.1	9.2
1993	169	12.6	13.4	17.2
1994	156	12.6	12.4	17.3
1995	170	11.5	14.8	13.5
1996	170	11.5	14.8	13.5
1997	173	9.9	17.5	11
1998	149	15.3	9.7	21.5
1999	149	11.8	12.6	13.4
2000	152	13.9	10.9	16.4
2001	146	12.9	11.3	12.3
2002	137	13.3	10.3	24.8
2003	137	13.3	10.3	24.8
2004	109	12.4	8.8	29.6
2005	112	12.5	9.0	20.9
2006	110	13.2	8.3	20.4
2007	113	12.0	9.4	18.2
2008	109	11.7	9.3	18.1
2009	115	11.8	9.7	20.9
2010	122	12.6	9.6	16.4
2011	120	12.7	9.4	25
2012	128	13.4	9.5	31.3
2013	133	10.7	12.4	33.1
2014	121	11.8	10.2	41.3
2015	127	12.0	10.5	37
2016	126	11.0	11.4	35.7
2017	121	10.2	11.8	39.7
2018	110	9.9	11.0	41.8
2019	105	9.3	11.2	29.5
2020	107	9.7	11.0	25.2
2021	105	10.0	10.5	24.8
2022	116	9.5	12.2	30.2
2023	126	12.1	10.4	23
2024	130	11.6	11.2	33.8

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	149	10.0	14.9	4.7
1989	140	8.6	16.2	5
1990	150	8.6	17.4	4.7
1991	161	12.6	12.7	8.1
1992	153	12.6	12.1	9.2
1993	169	12.6	13.4	17.2
1994	156	12.6	12.4	17.3
1995	170	11.5	14.8	13.5
1996	170	11.5	14.8	13.5
1997	173	9.9	17.5	11
1998	149	15.3	9.7	21.5
1999	149	11.8	12.6	13.4
2000	152	13.9	10.9	16.4
2001	146	12.9	11.3	12.3
2002	137	13.3	10.3	24.8
2003	137	13.3	10.3	24.8
2004	109	12.4	8.8	29.6
2005	112	12.5	9.0	20.9
2006	110	13.2	8.3	20.4
2007	113	12.0	9.4	18.2
2008	109	11.7	9.3	18.1
2009	115	11.8	9.7	20.9
2010	122	12.6	9.6	16.4
2011	120	12.7	9.4	25
2012	128	13.4	9.5	31.3
2013	133	10.7	12.4	33.1
2014	121	11.8	10.2	41.3
2015	127	12.0	10.5	37
2016	126	11.0	11.4	35.7
2017	121	10.2	11.8	39.7
2018	110	9.9	11.0	41.8
2019	105	9.3	11.2	29.5
2020	107	9.7	11.0	25.2
2021	105	10.0	10.5	24.8
2022	116	9.5	12.2	30.2
2023	126	12.1	10.4	23
2024	130	11.6	11.2	33.8

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 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$15,823 (100.0%)	$15,823

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newton School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 29^th of 138 Elementary schools	Ranks 2^nd of 113 Elementary schools	19.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newton School)	45.4	50	4.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	49.5	41.2	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Newton School)	54.5	75	20.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	52.5	43.5	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Newton School)	63.6	45.5	18.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	50.6	44	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Newton School)	81.8	72.7	9.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	46.5	38.3	8.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	105	126	20%
African American	4	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	6	500%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	100	114	14%
Two or More Races	0	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.5%	23%	6.5%

Schools Near Newton School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2023)				VTCAP Mathematics (2023)				VTCAP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Newton School	Public	PK, KG-8	243 VT Route 132	South Strafford	05070	Orange County	Strafford School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 765-4351	130	12	11.2	33.8%	117 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.6%)	92	2^nd of 113 public elementary schools	98.2%		87.7	10^th of 133 public elementary schools	92.5%	8	64.3	69.2		85.7	64.3	69.2		85.7		$15,823	$00	$15,823
Sharon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	75 VT Route 132	Sharon	05065	Windsor County	Sharon School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 763-7425	167	13	12.8	48.5%	162 (97.0%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	56.3	43^rd of 113 public elementary schools	61.9%		59.5	48^th of 133 public elementary schools	63.9%	5	46.7	61.5	66.7	78.3	26.7	19.2	20.0	73.9	53.3	$12,229	$00	$12,229
Thetford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2689 Route 113	Thetford	05074	Orange County	Thetford School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 785-2426	189	20	9.4	31.7%	178 (94.2%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	70.5	28^th of 113 public elementary schools	75.2%		45.7	68^th of 133 public elementary schools	48.9%	40	50.0	79.2			36.7	50.0				$12,254	$283	$11,971
Westshire Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	744 VT Route 113	West Fairlee	05083	Orange County	Rivendell Interstate School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 333-4668	68	9	7.8	60.3%	65 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)								(n/a)									72.7	$19,352	$250	$19,102
South Royalton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	223 South Winsor Street	South Royalton	05068	Windsor County	White River Unified School District #79	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 763-7740	161	16	9.8	55.3%	158 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	59.3	40^th of 113 public elementary schools	64.6%		56.1	52^nd of 133 public elementary schools	60.9%	12	61.9				28.6				47.1	$12,766	$00	$12,766
First Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	523 VT Route 110	Tunbridge	05077	Orange County	First Branch Unified School District #82	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 889-3310	157	14	11.3	42.7%	149 (94.9%)	2 (1.3%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	20.3	101^st of 113 public elementary schools	10.6%		26.6	108^th of 133 public elementary schools	18.8%	7	31.8	31.3			31.8	6.3				$16,569	$00	$16,569
Marion W. Cross School	Public	PK, KG-6	22 Church Street	Norwich	05055	Windsor County	Norwich School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 649-1703	335	31	10.6	10.1%	320 (95.5%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			90.7						82.2	$12,890	$267	$12,623
Dothan Brook School	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Christian Street	White River Junction	05001	Windsor County	Hartford School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 295-8647	235	25	9.4	35.7%	200 (85.1%)	2 (0.9%)	18 (7.7%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.1%)	70.4	29^th of 113 public elementary schools	74.3%		77.1	27^th of 133 public elementary schools	79.7%	2	60.5				44.7				44.8	$15,854	$292	$15,562
Samuel Morey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	214 School Street	Fairlee	05045	Orange County	Rivendell Interstate School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 333-9755	112	9	12.8	27.7%	109 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)									62.5	$12,582	$162	$12,420
White River School	Public	PK, KG-5	102 Pine Street	White River Junction	05001	Windsor County	Hartford School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 295-8650	206	21	9.8	50.5%	181 (87.9%)	1 (0.5%)	13 (6.3%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	62.8	36^th of 113 public elementary schools	68.1%					(n/a)		64.3				53.6			38.5	$17,540	$323	$17,217

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How many students attend Newton School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 130 students attended Newton School.

What district is Newton School in?

Strafford School District

What is the racial makeup of Newton School?

Students at Newton School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is Newton School a good school?

Yes! Newton School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 2^nd of 113 Vermont elementary schools.

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