Serving 571 students in grades 6-8, Newton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newton Middle School's student population of 571 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Newton Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newton Middle School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3548 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newton Middle School's ranking?
Newton Middle School is ranked #3548 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Newton Middle School often compared to?
Newton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mesa Robles, Orange Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Newton Middle School?
571 students attend Newton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Newton Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newton Middle School?
Newton Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Newton Middle School offer ?
Newton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Newton Middle School part of?
Newton Middle School is part of Hacienda La Puente Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 12/6/2011
this is a very good school
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