Newton El
Newton, TX · Newton ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-4 · Rural, remote
3,572nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 19%· Stable
416 E ST, Newton, TX 75966
(409)420-6600NCES ID 483273003614Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Newton El 3,572nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 19% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2019 to 19th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 137 students tested · no science: TX tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 4
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 352 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.1% | 59.9% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| Black | 41.2% | 28.4% | ▼ 12.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 8.2% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.1% | 3.1% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $142K in zip 75966 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2013
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Newton El in?
Newton El is part of the Newton ISD district in Newton, Texas.
Is Newton El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Newton El 3,572nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Newton El?
White 60%, Black 28%, Two or more races 8%, Hispanic 3% (352 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Newton El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75966 is $142K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.