Newton Middle
Newton, TX · Newton ISD
Regular public school · Grades 5-8 · Rural, remote
1,211th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 29%▼ Declining
2814 HWY 190 E, Newton, TX 75966
(409)420-6600NCES ID 483273003616Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Newton Middle 1,211th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 29% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 40th in 2019 to 29th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 281 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 297 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.1% | 58.6% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 36.4% | 31.0% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 5.1% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 5.1% | ▲ 4.7 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
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Newton Middle
What school district is Newton Middle in?
Newton Middle is part of the Newton ISD district in Newton, Texas.
Is Newton Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Newton Middle 1,211th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Newton Middle?
White 59%, Black 31%, Hispanic 5%, Two or more races 5% (297 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Newton Middle 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.