Newton County School District
- 15305 HWY 15 SOUTH
- DECATUR, MS 39327
- (601) 635-2317
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 66.4% | 63.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,246 | $7,705 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.9 | 14.7 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,916 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 128 | - |
District Test Scores
MCT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 49.2% | |
| 2009 | 63.7% | 47.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.6% | 58.8% | |
| 2009 | 72.5% | 56.6% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.8% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.3% | 52.3% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.5% | 59.2% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 57.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.5% | 51.4% | |
| 2009 | 53.9% | 50.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.5% | 58.7% | |
| 2009 | 40.3% | 54.8% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.1% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.1% | 50.9% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.8% | 55.8% | |
| 2009 | 44.1% | 52.3% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.2% | 52.3% | |
| 2009 | 71.2% | 46.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.5% | 60.1% | |
| 2009 | 76.5% | 55.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.6% | 45.5% | |
| 2009 | 46.6% | 48.4% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.2% | 60.0% | |
| 2009 | 51.3% | 53.9% | |
MST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.9% | 44.9% | |
| 2009 | 51.8% | 42.8% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.1% | 42.9% | |
| 2009 | 47.1% | 40.0% | |
SATP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.5% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 62.7% | |
| Biology I Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.9% | 64.9% | |
| 2009 | 67.8% | 63.2% | |
| English II Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.5% | 50.7% | |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 48.7% | |
| US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.3% | 58.2% | |
| 2009 | 72.1% | 62.8% | |
Source: MS Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,916 | 14.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 154 |
| 1st Grade Students | 150 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 162 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 148 |
| 4th Grade Students | 153 |
| 5th Grade Students | 173 |
| 6th Grade Students | 142 |
| 7th Grade Students | 152 |
| 8th Grade Students | 150 |
| 9th Grade Students | 145 |
| 10th Grade Students | 155 |
| 11th Grade Students | 111 |
| 12th Grade Students | 104 |
| Ungraded Students | 25 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 39 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 4 |
| Hispanic | 34 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 422 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,427 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 998 |
| Female | 930 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 128 | 14.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 9 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 49 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 52 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 18 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 44 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 9 |
| Elementary | 0.5 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | 2 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 99 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 7 |
| School Administrators | 7 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 9 |
| Student Support Services | 17 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 53 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $15,859,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $3,983,000 | 25.1% |
| Property Tax | $1,864,000 | 11.8% |
| Other School Systems | $940,000 | 5.9% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $57,000 | 0.4% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $25,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $348,000 | 2.2% |
| District Activity Receipts | $321,000 | 2.0% |
| Other Sales and Services | $149,000 | 0.9% |
| Rents and Royalties | $38,000 | 0.2% |
| Sale of Property | $2,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $180,000 | 1.1% |
| Private Contributions | $13,000 | 0.08% |
| Miscellaneous | $46,000 | 0.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $10,073,000 | 63.5% |
| General Formula Assistance | $9,634,000 | 60.7% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $121,000 | 0.8% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $195,000 | 1.2% |
| School Lunch Programs | $5,000 | 0.03% |
| Other Programs | $118,000 | 0.7% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,803,000 | 11.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $420,000 | 2.6% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $330,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $10,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $57,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $33,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $553,000 | 3.5% |
| Through State - Other | $213,000 | 1.3% |
| Direct - Other | $187,000 | 1.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $14,014,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $8,383,000 | 59.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $4,459,000 | 31.8% |
| Student Support | $739,000 | 4.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $456,000 | 2.9% |
| General Administration Support | $363,000 | 2.3% |
| School Administration Support | $863,000 | 5.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,082,000 | 6.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $762,000 | 4.8% |
| Other Support Services | $194,000 | 1.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,172,000 | 8.4% |
| Food Services | $950,000 | 6.0% |
| Other Services | $222,000 | 1.4% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 66.4% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 91 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 9 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 21 | 4.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Newton County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 4
- Students: 1,916
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 128
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| EAST CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
Railroad St
Decatur, MS Public | 3-12 | - | - |  Review This School |
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| NEWTON COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
15881 Hwy 15
Decatur, MS Public | PK-5 | 946 | 17.6 | Review This School |
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| NEWTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
16255 Hwy 503
Decatur, MS Public | 6-12 | 982 | 17.2 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NEWTON COUNTY VOCATIONAL COMPLEX SCHOOL | ||||
15935 Hwy 15 North
Decatur, MS Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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