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#2627 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 31% in state

Newman International Academy at Fort Worth

Elementary School · Newman International Academy of Arlington · Arlington, TX

A Newman International Academy of Arlington charter elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

P O BOX 170057, Arlington, TX 76003

  • Math 24% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-2.15 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-19.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$11,088
Chronic Absenteeism15.6%

Students at Newman International Academy at Fort Worth score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.

Show all 8 years
2016
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)

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

Based on 16 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

77.1%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Newman International Academy at Fort Worth 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 Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,898/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arlington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Atwood Mcdonald ELEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–50.5 mi316Compare →
East Handley ELEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–50.5 mi310Compare →
West Handley ELEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–50.9 mi333Compare →
Eastern Hills ELEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–51.0 mi458Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Newman International Academy of Arlington

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$11,088NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Newman International Academy at Fort Worth is listed in NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARLINGTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Newman International Academy at Fort Worth

Newman International Academy at Fort Worth is a public elementary school in Arlington, TX, part of Newman International Academy of Arlington, serving approximately 218 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,627 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Newman International Academy at Fort Worth

What grades does Newman International Academy at Fort Worth serve?

Newman International Academy at Fort Worth serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Newman International Academy at Fort Worth?

Newman International Academy at Fort Worth has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newman International Academy at Fort Worth?

The student-teacher ratio at Newman International Academy at Fort Worth is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Newman International Academy at Fort Worth rank in TX?

Newman International Academy at Fort Worth ranks #2,627 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Newman International Academy at Fort Worth's MySchoolScout rating?

Newman International Academy at Fort Worth has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Newman International Academy at Fort Worth?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Newman International Academy at Fort Worth has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Is Newman International Academy at Fort Worth a charter school?

Yes, Newman International Academy at Fort Worth is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Newman International Academy at Fort Worth a Title I school?

No, Newman International Academy at Fort Worth is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newman International Academy at Fort Worth?

77.1% of students at Newman International Academy at Fort Worth 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 – 6th
Enrollment
218
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Tarrant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.6%
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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.
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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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