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#5636 of 9,539 schools in CA
Newton Middle
Middle School · Hacienda La Puente Unified · Hacienda Heights, CA
A Hacienda La Puente Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
15616 Newton St., Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
- Math 25% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newton Middle score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newton Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,611
Median home value
$778,700
Median rent
$2,246/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91745; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puente Hills HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Palm CanyonEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Orange Grove MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Hillside Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 2.8 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hacienda La Puente Unified
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #14 of 32
- District spending per student
- $17,425NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newton Middle is listed in Hacienda la Puente Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newton Middle
Newton Middle is a public middle school in Hacienda Heights, CA, part of Hacienda La Puente Unified, serving approximately 571 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,636 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newton Middle
What grades does Newton Middle serve?
Newton Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Newton Middle?
Newton Middle has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton Middle is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newton Middle rank in CA?
Newton Middle ranks #5,636 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Newton Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Newton Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Newton Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newton Middle has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Newton Middle a charter school?
No, Newton Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newton Middle a Title I school?
No, Newton Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newton Middle?
65.1% of students at Newton Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (626) 933-2400
- Area population (ZIP 91745)
- 54,996
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91745; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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