For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,543 students in Newton Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Newton Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Newton Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
45 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
531 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
34%
# Black Students
111 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
7%
15%
# White Students
798 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
52%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
77
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
84
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
108
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
89
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
82
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
84
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
80
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
66
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
76
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
191
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
164
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
190
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
178
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,942 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,230 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Newton Public School District?
Newton Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,543 students.
What is the rank of Newton Public School District?
Newton Public School District is ranked #435 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton Public School District?
52% of Newton Public School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newton Public School District?
Newton Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Newton Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,230 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,543 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in NJ)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
