Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Newman School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Newman School's student population of 296 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newman School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newman School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#859 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
52%
19%
Black
3%
1%
White
31%
72%
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newman School's ranking?
Newman School is ranked #859 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Newman School?
296 students attend Newman School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Newman School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newman School?
Newman School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Newman School offer ?
Newman School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Newman School part of?
Newman School is part of Salt Lake School District.
In what neighborhood is Newman School located?
Newman School is located in the Rose Park neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 5 other public schools located in Rose Park.
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