Summary:
In zip code 75966, there is one elementary school, Newton Elementary, serving grades PK through 4 with 359 students in the Newton Independent School District (Isd).
Newton Elementary is a well-resourced school with a low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1 and per-student spending of $12,355, yet it faces significant academic challenges. The school serves a high-needs population, with nearly 79% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and it ranks in the 18th percentile statewide. A positive trend is the strong year-over-year improvement in 3rd grade, where reading proficiency jumped from 34.92% to 51.11% and math from 22.22% to 37.78% between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. However, 4th grade remains a critical concern, with only 39.06% proficient in reading and 31.25% in math, both well below state averages. A bright spot is 5th grade math, where proficiency reached 46.75%, just 0.63 percentage points below the state average.
Overall, Newton Elementary is a school showing promising improvement in early grades, particularly 3rd grade, but struggling to bring the majority of students to grade-level proficiency, especially in 4th grade. The school's strong resources have not yet translated into top-tier academic results, highlighting the deep impact of socioeconomic factors on student outcomes. Parents should note the school's commitment to improvement and its relative strength in 5th grade math, while being aware of the challenges in 4th grade and overall performance compared to state standards.
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