Newton School District
School District · Newton, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,134
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,134
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Evaluating Newton?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Newton as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Slate Creek Elementary
Newton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Opportunity Academy
Newton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northridge Elementary
Newton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#260 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,134
+$880 vs Kansas median
District size
3,069 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Newton ranks #260 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Newton's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Slate Creek Elementary (7.1/10), Opportunity Academy (6.3/10), and Northridge Elementary (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.1/10 despite 66% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Newton schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Newton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slate Creek Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Opportunity Academy | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Northridge Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Sunset Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Santa Fe 5/6 Center | 4.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Chisholm Middle School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 7 | South Breeze Elementary | 4.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Newton SR High | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Newton
Newton is a Newton, Kansas school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,069 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $16,134 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Newton demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Slate Creek Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Newton students show an average math proficiency of 37.1% and ELA proficiency of 44.3%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Newton, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Newton with test data.
Schools in Newton
8 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Newton
- Total Enrollment
- 3,069
- Teachers (FTE)
- 239
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newton?
Newton has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Newton?
The average composite rating for Newton is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Newton?
Newton spends $16,134 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Newton?
The average student-teacher ratio in Newton is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Newton?
Slate Creek Elementary is the highest-rated school in Newton with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Newton?
Across schools in Newton with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Newton compare to other districts in Kansas?
Newton has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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