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South Newton Middle School

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South Newton Middle School ranks 209 th of 480 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

209^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 480 Indiana Middle Schools

Better than 56% of Indiana middle schools

Summary

South Newton Middle School is a public middle school in Kentland, Indiana, serving 189 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the South Newton School Corporation, which is ranked 175 out of 380 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $8,313 in 2020-2021 to $9,375 in 2023-2024, it faces several challenges. South Newton Middle School has a concerning trend of rising chronic absenteeism rates, increasing from 11.9% in 2021-2022 to 25.2% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the 17.8% rate at nearby Rensselaer Central Middle School. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are lower than the South Newton School Corporation averages, and its statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade.

Interestingly, the school has a higher proportion of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.69% to 70.59% over the past three school years, compared to the 43.67% rate at Rensselaer Central Middle School in 2023-2024. This suggests a higher percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. While the school's academic performance has been inconsistent, with some grades and subject areas performing better than others, the nearby Rensselaer Central Middle School consistently outperforms South Newton Middle School on academic measures.

191

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,375

Per pupil spending ?

46.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13100 S 50 E
Kentland, IN 47951

(219) 474-5167

District: South Newton School Corp

Students who attend South Newton Middle School usually attend:

High:

South Newton Senior High School

Feeder schools for South Newton Middle School:

Elementary:

South Newton Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.2%

Hispanic:

16.8%

Pacific Islander:

0.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 41st percentile in 2023 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 56th (2025) from a 41st-percentile low (2023)

✓Above the Indiana median (56th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg42%

209^th of 480

Indiana public middle schools ?

Top 44%▼ down 17 pts since 2015

From top 27% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

175^th of 380South Newton School Corp among Indiana 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	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	55.0	209 of 480	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.6	264 of 491	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.0	288 of 489	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.9	270 of 490	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.3	263 of 483	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.3	212 of 470	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.0	157 of 473	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.5	166 of 472	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	63.6	185 of 494	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	70.2	131 of 485	73.0%	★★★★☆
2014	59.0	225 of 470	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.6	136 of 444	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.4	145 of 447	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.3	213 of 451	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	61.3	180 of 428	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	53.1	217 of 423	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	46.1	260 of 392	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	47.4	248 of 382	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	53.8	199 of 375	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2005	63.2	135 of 370	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2004	76.4	35 of 222	84.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Science53%

English Language Arts36%

Math32%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)				ILEARN Math (2025)				ILEARN Science (2025)		ILEARN Biology (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Newton Middle School	Public	6-8	13100 S 50 E	Kentland	47951	Newton County	South Newton School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 474-5167	191	15	13.1	46.6%	157 (82.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (16.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	55	209^th of 480 public middle schools	56.5%		46.6	264^th of 491 public middle schools	46.2%	55	36.8	30.8	39.4	36.0	39.7	25.0	28.8	31.7	52.9	52.9		$9,375	$1,161	$8,214
Rensselaer Central Middle School	Public	6-8	1106 Bomber Blvd	Rensselaer	47978	Jasper County	Rensselaer Central School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 866-4661	363	23	15.7	42.1%	296 (81.5%)	2 (0.6%)	52 (14.3%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	81.5	75^th of 480 public middle schools	84.4%		76.7	102^nd of 491 public middle schools	79.2%	27	53.0	54.4	38.9	48.8	56.5	67.5	32.7	52.3	71.3	71.3	75.0	$10,798	$156	$10,642

Frequently Asked Questions about South Newton Middle School

What is the racial makeup of South Newton Middle School?

Students at South Newton Middle School are 82% White, 17% Hispanic.

How many students attend South Newton Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 191 students attended South Newton Middle School.

Is South Newton Middle School a good school?

South Newton Middle School ranks 209^th of 480 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of South Newton Middle School attend?

Students who attend South Newton Middle School usually go on to attend South Newton Senior High School

What district is South Newton Middle School in?

South Newton School Corp

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