Serving 877 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Newton County Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Newton County Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newton County Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Newton County Elementary School's ranking?
Newton County Elementary School is ranked #159 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Newton County Elementary School?
877 students attend Newton County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Newton County Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newton County Elementary School?
Newton County Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Newton County Elementary School offer ?
Newton County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Newton County Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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