Very Good
#2125 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 25% in state
Newman International Academy Watauga
Elementary School · Newman International Academy of Arlington · Arlington, TX
A Newman International Academy of Arlington charter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
P O BOX 170057, Arlington, TX 76003
- Math 31% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newman International Academy Watauga score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2017–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newman International Academy Watauga sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,898/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose School of Parkwood HillPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Whitley Road ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Park Glen ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 490 | Compare → |
| Bluebonnet ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 572 | 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.
Newman International Academy of Arlington
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 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 Watauga is listed in NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARLINGTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newman International Academy Watauga
Newman International Academy Watauga is a public elementary school in Arlington, TX, part of Newman International Academy of Arlington, serving approximately 131 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,125 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newman International Academy Watauga
What grades does Newman International Academy Watauga serve?
Newman International Academy Watauga serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Newman International Academy Watauga?
Newman International Academy Watauga has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newman International Academy Watauga?
The student-teacher ratio at Newman International Academy Watauga is 18.7:1. 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 Watauga rank in TX?
Newman International Academy Watauga ranks #2,125 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Newman International Academy Watauga's MySchoolScout rating?
Newman International Academy Watauga has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Watauga?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newman International Academy Watauga has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Newman International Academy Watauga a charter school?
Yes, Newman International Academy Watauga 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 Watauga a Title I school?
No, Newman International Academy Watauga is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newman International Academy Watauga?
64.9% of students at Newman International Academy Watauga 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
- 131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (682) 214-2085
Official sources & links
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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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