Newton Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Newton Isd

Newton ISD is a small district serving all grades from pre-K through 12 in Newton County, Texas. The enrollment sits at a few hundred students across three schools: Newton Elementary, Newton Middle, and Newton High School. The student body is diverse, with a substantial share identifying as Black and another large group as white, plus smaller numbers of Hispanic students and multiracial students.

State test results for math and English language arts show uneven performance across grades. In early elementary math, proficiency is low, around a quarter of students meeting the standard in third grade. Performance improves somewhat by fifth grade and jumps notably by eighth grade, where about half the students show proficiency. English language arts follows a similar pattern: early grades show modest results, with third-grade reading proficiency around a third of students, and by eighth grade roughly half meet the standard. Science proficiency in fifth grade is quite low, though eighth-grade science performance improves to near half. A parent looking at these trends should know that students in the lower grades are struggling with fundamentals in math and reading, and a parent may want to ask the district directly about interventions and support for younger learners, or whether the schools have identified contributing factors to these gaps.

One immediate and material benefit for families is that Newton ISD provides free breakfast and lunch to all students through the federal Community Eligibility Provision. This covers every child in the district, so families eliminate meal costs and avoid meal-application paperwork entirely. The policy has been confirmed through the current school year, representing a genuine financial advantage for relocating households.

The district's chronic absenteeism rate is better than the median among Newton County's districts, placing it in the top tier locally on that measure. Overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grades positions Newton ISD above the midpoint among the county's districts. Per-pupil spending falls in the middle to upper-middle range for the county.

Data on graduation rates, special education enrollment, English learner populations, and detailed program offerings were not available, so a parent seeking information on high school pathways, support for students with disabilities, or ELL services should contact the district directly. Housing values in the Newton area are modest, well below state and national medians, making affordability relatively favorable for families relocating to the region.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

927

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 4%

Black 31%

White 58%

Asian 0%

Two+ 6%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

36%

31%

Gr 4

42%

38%

Gr 5

27%

36%

Gr 6

29%

50%

Gr 7

34%

32%

Gr 8

54%

57%

Math

Gr 3

20%

31%

Gr 4

30%

38%

Gr 5

40%

55%

Gr 6

17%

22%

Gr 7

16%

27%

Gr 8

55%

79%

Science

Gr 5

11%

23%

Gr 8

41%

79%

Social studies

Gr 8

35%

43%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

42%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

38%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

41%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

56%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

26%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

48%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

NEWTON EL

NEWTON H S

NEWTON MIDDLE

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

22%

Grade 3

31%

Grade 4

44%

Grade 5

18%

Grade 6

19%

Grade 7

59%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

35%

Grade 3

41%

Grade 4

30%

Grade 5

35%

Grade 6

33%

Grade 7

54%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

15%

Grade 5

48%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

36%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$130,832

Year-over-year change-0.7%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$123K to $200K

vs. state typical0.43x

vs. national typical0.36x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
75966	Newton	$129K	-1.0%	59.8%
75933	Call	$123K	+2.1%	12.9%
75956	Kirbyville	$167K	-3.9%	5.9%
75932	Burkeville	$200K	+6.0%	0.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$660/mo

Home price / national median income1.6x

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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