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Newberry Elementary School

Q: Is Newberry Elementary School a good school?

Newberry Elementary School ranks 1407 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

1407^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 37% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Newberry Elementary School in Newberry, FL, serves 651 students from Pre-K through 4th grade and is part of the Alachua school district, with 41.6% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.

Newberry Elementary has seen a notable decline in academic performance, dropping from the 58th percentile (3 stars) to the 37th percentile (2 stars) in recent state rankings. This places it among the lower-performing schools in the area, significantly behind nearby schools like Hidden Oak Elementary School (76th percentile) and Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School (72nd percentile). A key concern is the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 25%, which is much higher than top-performing neighbors like Hidden Oak (17.6%) and Healthy Learning Academy Charter School (17.8%). This absenteeism likely contributes to academic struggles, especially as 3rd graders tend to outperform 4th graders—a pattern more pronounced here than at schools like Meadowbrook Elementary School, where 4th graders score higher. Additionally, Newberry has a higher student-teacher ratio (16.9:1) compared to Kimball Wiles Elementary School (14.1) and W. W. Irby Elementary School (14.1).

Despite these challenges, there are positive signs. Newberry's per-student spending of $11,164 is in the middle range for its peers, suggesting funding is not the primary issue. The school's 3rd graders have shown resilience, with recent math scores on par with the district and ELA scores outperforming both the district and state in 2023-2024. This indicates strong early-grade instruction that could be built upon. Addressing absenteeism and supporting the transition from 3rd to 4th grade could help Newberry improve its overall performance and better serve its students.

651

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

41.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

25705 SW 15th Ave
Newberry, FL 32669

(352) 472-1100

District: Alachua

Students who attend Newberry Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Oak View Middle School
High:	Newberry High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.0%

African American:

23.2%

Hispanic:

18.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 50th percentile in 2016 → 37th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (57% vs 63% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2016

!Math scores 11 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg55%

Florida avg63%

1,407^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 37%▼ down 13 pts since 2016

From top 50% (2016) to bottom 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

18^th of 28Elementary Schools in the Alachua

50^th of 70Alachua among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	39.8	1407 of 2240	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	57.2	944 of 2258	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.1	942 of 2256	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.1	1336 of 2240	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.2	1132 of 2219	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.6	1322 of 2247	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.0	1223 of 2182	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.0	1057 of 2118	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	44.8	1175 of 2112	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	49.8	1042 of 2087	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.5	755 of 2064	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	70.4	565 of 2029	72.2%	★★★★☆
2012	71.3	555 of 1984	72.0%	★★★★☆
2011	80.1	352 of 1985	82.3%	★★★★☆
2010	76.0	411 of 1919	78.6%	★★★★☆
2009	69.1	557 of 1847	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	66.2	625 of 1789	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	68.1	580 of 1786	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	65.8	587 of 1688	65.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts59%~ state avg

Math54%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Newberry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	25705 SW 15th Ave	Newberry	32669	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 472-1100	651	38	16.9	41.6%	306 (47.0%)	151 (23.2%)	122 (18.7%)	22 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.7%)	39.8	1407^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.2%		57.2	944^th of 2258 public elementary schools	58.2%	463	66.0	54.0		58.0	52.0
Healthy Learning Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	13505 West Newberry Rd	Newberry	32669	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 372-2279	107	5	23.4	10.3%	73 (68.2%)	8 (7.5%)	13 (12.1%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	8 (7.5%)	77.6	440^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.4%		67.5	706^th of 2258 public elementary schools	68.7%	266	81.0	83.0	85.0	75.0	78.0	60.0	65.0
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3999 SW 122nd St	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6717	672	49	13.8	66.7%	133 (19.8%)	301 (44.8%)	156 (23.2%)	18 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (9.4%)	16.8	2001^st of 2240 public elementary schools	10.7%		20.2	1900^th of 2258 public elementary schools	15.9%	101	44.0	49.0	45.0	43.0	41.0	46.0	35.0
Meadowbrook Elementary School	Public	K-5	11525 NW 39th Ave	Gainesville	32606	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 333-2828	791	53	14.9	33.8%	394 (49.8%)	143 (18.1%)	124 (15.7%)	68 (8.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (7.6%)	69.2	649^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.0%		71.1	607^th of 2258 public elementary schools	73.1%	42	64.0	71.0	68.0	70.0	77.0	65.0	69.0
Archer Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	14533 SW 170th St	Archer	32618	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 495-2111	413	26	15.7	50.6%	210 (50.8%)	109 (26.4%)	53 (12.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.0%)	59.7	879^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.8%		60.2	877^th of 2258 public elementary schools	61.2%	2	72.0	70.0	58.0	69.0	71.0	58.0	58.0
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2525 School House Rd	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 333-2825	692	42	16.3	34.7%	280 (40.5%)	162 (23.4%)	107 (15.5%)	94 (13.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (6.8%)	69.8	636^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.6%		69.8	647^th of 2258 public elementary schools	71.3%	11	65.0	80.0	70.0	67.0	73.0	65.0	67.0
Hidden Oak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 Fort Clarke Blvd	Gainesville	32606	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 333-2801	694	46	15.0	35.0%	309 (44.5%)	144 (20.7%)	127 (18.3%)	65 (9.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (6.8%)	73.4	543^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	75.8%		75.4	508^th of 2258 public elementary schools	77.5%	35	78.0	72.0	69.0	66.0	68.0	77.0	71.0
Kimball Wiles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4601 SW 75th St	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6955	741	53	14.1	45.2%	269 (36.3%)	172 (23.2%)	141 (19.0%)	97 (13.1%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	56 (7.6%)	59	906^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.6%		60.1	883^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	60.9%	23	73.0	63.0	70.0	71.0	55.0	53.0	65.0
Bronson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Ishie Ave	Bronson	32621	Levy County	Levy	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 486-5281	586	33	17.8	66.4%	378 (64.5%)	47 (8.0%)	121 (20.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.5%)	17.6	1983^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	11.5%		34.7	1503^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	33.4%	480	39.0	44.0	53.0	41.0	40.0	45.0	42.0	$11,663	$1,498	$10,165
W. W. Irby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	13505 NW 140th St	Alachua	32615	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 462-5002	372	26	14.1	58.9%	168 (45.2%)	126 (33.9%)	53 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.2%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Newberry Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Newberry Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Newberry Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oak View Middle School
High : Newberry High School

What is the racial makeup of Newberry Elementary School?

Students at Newberry Elementary School are 47% White, 23% African American, 19% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Newberry Elementary School in?

Alachua

Is Newberry Elementary School a good school?

Newberry Elementary School ranks 1407^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Newberry Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 651 students attended Newberry Elementary School.

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