SANTA FE 5/6 CENTER

Santa Fe 5/6 Center is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Newton school district, located in Newton, KS with about 566 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Santa Fe 5/6 Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Located at 130 W. Broadway in Newton, Kansas, the Santa Fe 5/6 Center serves as a specialized transitional school dedicated exclusively to fifth and sixth-grade students within the Newton Unified School District (USD 373). By focusing on this specific age group, the school provides a unique educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school, allowing students to navigate the early stages of adolescence with a curriculum and support system tailored to their developmental needs.

The school is known for fostering a supportive community that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. With a dedicated focus on the "middle years," the Santa Fe 5/6 Center balances a structured core curriculum with opportunities for students to build independence, explore new interests, and develop the organizational skills necessary for success in their future secondary education. Its location in the heart of Newton makes it a central hub for the district’s pre-teen population, helping to create a cohesive peer group as they prepare for the transition to middle school.

For more information, contact Santa Fe 5/6 Center at (316) 284-6270 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.