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#1625 of 2,221 schools in MO
Newtown-harris High
High School · Newtown-harris R-iii · Newtown, MO
A Newtown-harris R-iii high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
306 N MAIN, Newtown, MO 64667
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Newtown-harris High score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newtown-harris High 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,056
Median home value
$48,600
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
93.8%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64667; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Newtown-harris R-iii
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,728NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newtown-harris High is listed in NEWTOWN-HARRIS R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newtown-harris High
Newtown-harris High is a public high school in Newtown, MO, part of Newtown-harris R-iii, serving approximately 42 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,625 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newtown-harris High
What grades does Newtown-harris High serve?
Newtown-harris High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Newtown-harris High?
Newtown-harris High has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newtown-harris High?
The student-teacher ratio at Newtown-harris High is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newtown-harris High rank in MO?
Newtown-harris High ranks #1,625 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Newtown-harris High's MySchoolScout rating?
Newtown-harris High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Newtown-harris High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newtown-harris High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Newtown-harris High a charter school?
No, Newtown-harris High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newtown-harris High a Title I school?
No, Newtown-harris High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newtown-harris High?
66.7% of students at Newtown-harris High 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sullivan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (660) 794-2245
- Area population (ZIP 64667)
- 270
- Area median age
- 55
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 64667; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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