Summary:
The city of Newton, Iowa is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The schools in this Newton Community School District show a range of academic performance, with some standout schools like Woodrow Wilson Elementary School and Aurora Heights Elementary School consistently performing above district and state averages, while others like Emerson Hough Elementary School and WEST Academy Alternative School face more challenges.
The data reveals that Woodrow Wilson and Aurora Heights Elementary Schools are standout performers, maintaining high ratings and strong academic results on state assessments. In contrast, the middle school (Berg Middle School) and high school (Newton Senior High School) generally perform below state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 55-72% in English Language Arts and 54-68% in Mathematics. The district also has significant variation in per-student spending, from $14,159 at Berg Middle School to $16,675 at Emerson Hough Elementary School, as well as student-teacher ratios ranging from 8.8 at WEST Academy Alternative School to 16.7 at Newton Senior High School.
Overall, the data provides a comprehensive look at the schools in Newton, Iowa, highlighting areas of strength as well as opportunities for improvement. Further investigation into the factors contributing to the performance disparities across the district could help inform strategies to ensure more equitable access to high-quality education for all students.
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