Best High Schools in Newton, IL

Newton, IL has 4 high schools with 1,437 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Newton score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Newton exceed expectations.

1. Clay City High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 78 Students

2. Dieterich Jr/sr High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dieterich Cusd 30 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 267 Students

3. Newton Comm High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students

4. Richland County High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 707 Students

Best Middle Schools in Newton, IL

Newton, IL has 3 middle schools with 725 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Newton score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Newton don't meet expectations.

1. Jasper Co Jr High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 192 Students

2. Richland County Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students

3. Clay City Jr High School

F

SchoolGrade

4%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 61 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Newton, IL

Newton, IL has 6 elementary schools with 2,381 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Newton score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Newton meet expectations.

1. Dieterich Elem School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dieterich Cusd 30 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 342 Students

2. Richland County Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1101 Students

3. Newton Elem School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 487 Students

4. Clay City Elem School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students

5. St Thomas The Apostle Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Thomas The Apostle Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 189 Students

6. Ste Marie Elem School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 132 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Newton, IL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Newton, IL has a total population of 4,156 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Newton, IL

4,543

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newton, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

15.52 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.70 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.82 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newton, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newton, IL.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,839 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

40 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Newton, IL Internet Health Assessment.

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