Below Average
#1122 of 1,294 schools in KS
South Breeze Elementary
Elementary School · Newton · Newton, KS
A Newton elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1020 Old Main, Newton, KS 67114
- Math 18% proficient (2025)
- Reading 38% proficient (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Breeze Elementary score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2020, to 28% in 2025, across a 16-year record (2010–2025).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where South Breeze Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,309/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,393
Median home value
$164,900
Median rent
$909/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Bible Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Slate Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| St Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 134 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Newton
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,134NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Breeze Elementary is listed in Newton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Breeze Elementary
South Breeze Elementary is a public elementary school in Newton, KS, part of Newton, serving approximately 323 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,122 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Breeze Elementary
What grades does South Breeze Elementary serve?
South Breeze Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend South Breeze Elementary?
South Breeze Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Breeze Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Breeze Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Breeze Elementary rank in KS?
South Breeze Elementary ranks #1,122 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is South Breeze Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Breeze Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 South Breeze Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Breeze Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is South Breeze Elementary a charter school?
No, South Breeze Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Breeze Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Breeze Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Breeze Elementary?
58.8% of students at South Breeze Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Harvey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (316) 284-6560
- Area population (ZIP 67114)
- 21,102
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 67114; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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