NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY AT PIONEER

NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARLINGTON

niaa.newmanacademy.org

Charter School 82 Students

Middle School 6th - 6th

School Overview

Newman International Academy at Pioneer, located in Arlington, Texas, is a public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through high school. As part of the broader Newman International Academy system, the school places a heavy emphasis on a "Character First" educational philosophy. Their curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards—often focusing on STEM and college readiness—with the cultivation of core values such as integrity, respect, and leadership.

The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive, global-minded community. By integrating project-based learning and extracurricular opportunities, Newman International Academy at Pioneer aims to prepare students not only for university success but also to be responsible, contributing members of society. Their environment is typically structured to provide personalized attention, helping students develop both the intellectual capacity and the ethical foundation necessary to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

Total Students

6.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

134.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY AT PIONEER
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	28
Black	31
Asian	2
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

Black
31 (37.8 %)
Hispanic
28 (34.1 %)
White
12 (14.6 %)
Two or More
8 (9.8 %)
Asian
2 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARLINGTON
Phone:	(682)331-7095
Website:	http://niaa.newmanacademy.org
Grade Range:	6th - 6th
Total Students:	82
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 82