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#1111 of 1,284 schools in KY

Newport School of Innovation

School · Newport Independent · Newport, KY

A Newport Independent school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

30 West 8th Street, Newport, KY 41071

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-10.93 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio46:1
District spending per student$22,298

Students at Newport School of Innovation score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2020, to 30% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 6 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Newport School of Innovation sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 94Walker's Paradise
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,175/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newport), 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

$58,329

Median home value

$186,000

Median rent

$1,047/mo

College educated

37.7%

Homeownership

52.3%

Poverty rate

18.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
School for Creative and Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified5.8K–121.8 mi1,296Compare →
Aldersgate Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.2privateK–122.0 mi209Compare →
Cincinnati Digital AcademyEnrollment path unverified1.9K–122.1 mi516Compare →
Mount Auburn Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–122.4 mi440Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Newport Independent

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$22,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Newport School of Innovation is listed in Newport Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Newport School of Innovation

Newport School of Innovation is a public school in Newport, KY, part of Newport Independent, serving approximately 46 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 46:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,111 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Newport School of Innovation

What grades does Newport School of Innovation serve?

Newport School of Innovation serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Newport School of Innovation?

Newport School of Innovation has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newport School of Innovation?

The student-teacher ratio at Newport School of Innovation is 46:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Newport School of Innovation rank in KY?

Newport School of Innovation ranks #1,111 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Newport School of Innovation's MySchoolScout rating?

Newport School of Innovation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Newport School of Innovation?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Newport School of Innovation has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Newport School of Innovation a charter school?

No, Newport School of Innovation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Newport School of Innovation a Title I school?

No, Newport School of Innovation is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newport School of Innovation?

89.1% of students at Newport School of Innovation 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
46
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Campbell County
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 41071)
19,662
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
39.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 41071; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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