Serving 1,025 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Newton County Theme School At Ficquett ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,025 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Newton County Theme School At Ficquett ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newton County Theme School At Ficquett is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Newton County Theme School At Ficquett's ranking?
Newton County Theme School At Ficquett is ranked #309 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Newton County Theme School At Ficquett?
1,025 students attend Newton County Theme School At Ficquett.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Newton County Theme School At Ficquett students are Black, 41% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newton County Theme School At Ficquett?
Newton County Theme School At Ficquett has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newton County Theme School At Ficquett offer ?
Newton County Theme School At Ficquett offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Newton County Theme School At Ficquett part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,025 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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