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6.3avg / 10

Newport School District

School District · Newport, Washington

Students: 1,161
Teachers (FTE): 73

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

5

1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

1,161

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.9:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#99 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.0

above Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,138

$586 vs Washington median

District size

1,161 students

Smaller than Washington median

The short answer

Newport School District ranks #99 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Newport School District's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Stratton Elementary (8.9/10), Sadie Halstead Middle School (7.2/10), and Newport Home Link (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Stratton Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +4.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Newport School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Newport School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Stratton Elementary8.9 / 10
2Sadie Halstead Middle School7.2 / 10
3Newport Home Link5.5 / 10
4Pend Oreille River School5.5 / 10
5Newport High School4.6 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Newport School District

Newport School District is a Newport, Washington school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,161 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. District-level spending was $17,138 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Newport School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Stratton Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.

In standardized testing, Newport School District students show an average math proficiency of 39.3% and ELA proficiency of 51.8%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Newport School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency39.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency51.8%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Newport School District with test data.

Schools in Newport School District

5 schools

District Details

State
Washington
City
Newport
Total Enrollment
1,161
Teachers (FTE)
73
District spending per student
$17,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Newport School District?

Newport School District has 5 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Newport School District?

The average composite rating for Newport School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Newport School District?

Newport School District's district-level spending was $17,138 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Newport School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Newport School District is 15.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Newport School District?

Stratton Elementary is the highest-rated school in Newport School District with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What are the test scores in Newport School District?

Across schools in Newport School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Newport School District compare to other districts in Washington?

Newport School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington 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
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
39.3%
ELA Proficiency
51.8%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington 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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