Best High Schools in Newton, KS

Newton, KS has 8 high schools with 2,605 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 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Newton don't meet expectations.

1. Hesston High

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hesston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students

2. Moundridge High

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Moundridge • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 132 Students

3. Circle High

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Circle • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 600 Students

4. Newton Sr High

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students

5. Halstead High

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Halstead • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students

6. Frederic Remington High

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Remington-whitewater • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students

7. Opportunity Academy

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 59 Students

Best Middle Schools in Newton, KS

Newton, KS has 5 middle schools with 1,752 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 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Newton meet expectations.

1. Remington Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Remington-whitewater • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 142 Students

2. Hesston Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hesston • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 294 Students

3. Halstead Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Halstead • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 376 Students

4. Santa Fe 5/6 Center

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 451 Students

5. Chisholm Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 489 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Newton, KS

Newton, KS has 12 elementary schools with 2,422 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 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Newton exceed expectations.

1. Hesston Elem

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hesston • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 304 Students

2. Goessel Elem

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Goessel • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 134 Students

3. Remington Elementary At Potwin

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Remington-whitewater • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 198 Students

4. Bentley Primary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Halstead • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 217 Students

5. South Breeze Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 334 Students

6. Walton Rural Life Center

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 132 Students

7. Northridge Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 287 Students

8. Sunset Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 212 Students

9. Peabody-burns Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Peabody-burns • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 117 Students

10. Slate Creek Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 267 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Newton, KS

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

Community Factors

Newton, KS has a total population of 19,690 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Newton, KS

6,779

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newton, KS.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

16.99 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.86 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.13 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newton, KS.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,388 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

48 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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