NEWTON MIDDLE

NEWTON ISD
2814 HWY 190 E
NEWTON, TX 75966
292 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Newton Middle School is a public educational institution located at 2814 Hwy 190 E in Newton, Texas. Serving as part of the Newton Independent School District, the school provides academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities for students in the middle grades. It functions as a central hub for the community's youth, focusing on the transition from elementary education to high school readiness within the rural setting of Newton County.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, character development, and student engagement. Like many middle schools in the region, it strives to balance academic achievement with social-emotional growth, preparing its student body for the rigors of secondary education while maintaining strong ties to the local community and the district’s broader educational goals.
292
Total Students
29.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    166 (56.8%)
  • Black
    94 (32.2%)
  • Two or More
    17 (5.8%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (5.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: NEWTON ISD
Phone: (409)420-6600
Website: http://www.newtonisd.net
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 220
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 5 74
Grade 6 63
Grade 7 80
Grade 8 75
Gender Ratio