Newton Middle

Newton Middle serves students in grades 5-8 in the small town of Newton, Texas, with an enrollment of 297 students. The school maintains an intimate learning environment with a favorable 11.0:1 student-teacher ratio across its 27 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school has earned recognition for its performance, ranking #1044 out of 8,598 middle schools across Texas, placing it in the 88th percentile statewide.

This strong ranking reflects the school's effectiveness in serving its rural student population. Newton Middle receives a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10, indicating solid overall performance. Located at 720 Rusk Street, the school serves a community where the median household income is $38,156 and the median home value is $104,600.

The surrounding ZIP code 75966 has a population of 4,788 residents, with 6% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a poverty rate of 25.7%. Newton Middle operates in a remote rural setting in Newton County, providing education to students in a close-knit East Texas community where agricultural and forestry traditions run deep.

Located in a rural area, Newton Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.