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Best Schools in Newton, IL
Newton, IL has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,543 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Newton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newton, IL
The top high schools in Newton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dieterich Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dieterich Cusd 30 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 267 Students
2. Newton Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
3. Richland County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 707 Students
4. Clay City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 78 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newton, IL
The top middle schools in Newton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richland County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
2. Jasper Co Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 192 Students
3. Clay City Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 61 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newton, IL
The top elementary schools in Newton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dieterich Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dieterich Cusd 30 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 342 Students
2. Newton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 487 Students
3. Richland County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1101 Students
4. Clay City Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
5. St Thomas The Apostle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Thomas The Apostle Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 189 Students
6. Ste Marie Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
15.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Newton, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newton, IL
How many schools are in Newton, IL?
Newton, IL has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,543 students in total.
How do schools in Newton perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Newton score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Newton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 22%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Newton
3 of 3 schools in Newton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Newton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.