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Newman International at Cedar Hill

School · Newman International Academy of Arlington · Arlington, TX

A Newman International Academy of Arlington charter school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Charter

P O BOX 170057, Arlington, TX 76003

  • Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-3.21 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-9.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.7 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation0.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$11,088
Chronic Absenteeism10.3%

Students at Newman International at Cedar Hill score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.

Show all 9 years
2015
Math
79%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)

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

Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.1%

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 at Cedar Hill 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
0.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Village Tech SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified3.8PK–123.4 mi1,322Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Newman International Academy of Arlington

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#7 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 at Cedar Hill is listed in NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARLINGTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Newman International at Cedar Hill

Newman International at Cedar Hill is a public school in Arlington, TX, part of Newman International Academy of Arlington, serving approximately 982 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,809 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Newman International at Cedar Hill

What grades does Newman International at Cedar Hill serve?

Newman International at Cedar Hill serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Newman International at Cedar Hill?

Newman International at Cedar Hill has an enrollment of approximately 982 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newman International at Cedar Hill?

The student-teacher ratio at Newman International at Cedar Hill is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Newman International at Cedar Hill rank in TX?

Newman International at Cedar Hill ranks #4,809 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Newman International at Cedar Hill's MySchoolScout rating?

Newman International at Cedar Hill has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 at Cedar Hill?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Newman International at Cedar Hill has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Is Newman International at Cedar Hill a charter school?

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

Is Newman International at Cedar Hill a Title I school?

No, Newman International at Cedar Hill is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newman International at Cedar Hill?

63.1% of students at Newman International at Cedar Hill 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 – 12th
Enrollment
982
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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