TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
Of the 1,726 students enrolled in Newton County schools, 71.3% were considered economically disadvantaged. This is a 2.6% decrease from the previous school year.
Newton County enrolled the 91st lowest number of students identified as economically disadvantaged among Texas counties.
Education in Texas is often a hot button issue, especially as test scores lag behind other states.
"The problems commonly cited are flaws in the school financing system, relatively low teacher salary, poor test performance by students...dropouts from traditional schools in favor of charter schools...gun violence, and mental health issues," claimed the Texas Almanac.
| School | Number of Economically Disadvantaged Students | Total Number of Students |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Elementary School | 304 | 396 |
| Newton Middle School | 243 | 308 |
| Burkeville School | 196 | 232 |
| Newton High School | 183 | 260 |
| Deweyville Elementary School | 172 | 269 |
| Deweyville High School | 133 | 261 |
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