At a glance
Reported students
565
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
386
Newton Middle: 565 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
23.1:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 591
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.6:1
What the reported data says about Newton Middle
Newton Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Hacienda Heights. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Hacienda la Puente Unified. NCES reports 565 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.1:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (83.4%) and Asian (11.5%). English learners represent 12.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Newton Middle
- 1How do the reported 23.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.7%
- Hispanic83.4%
- Black0.7%
- Asian11.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hacienda la Puente Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sparks Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
600 reported students
Grandview College Preparatory Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
388 reported students
Orange Grove Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
287 reported students
Sierra Vista Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
270 reported students
Grazide Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
606 reported students
Baldwin Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
519 reported students
Public schools near Newton Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Grove Middle Middle · Hacienda la Puente Unified | 06–08 | 287 | 1.6 mi |
| Sierra Vista Middle Middle · Hacienda la Puente Unified | 06–08 | 270 | 2.8 mi |
| Sparks Middle Middle · Hacienda la Puente Unified | 06–08 | 600 | 2.9 mi |
| Grandview College Preparatory Academy Middle · Hacienda la Puente Unified | 06–08 | 388 | 3.7 mi |
| East Whittier Middle Middle · East Whittier City Elementary | 06–08 | 985 | 3.8 mi |
| Giano Intermediate Middle · Rowland Unified | 07–08 | 463 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Newton Middle
What grades does Newton Middle serve?
Newton Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Hacienda la Puente Unified.
How many students attend Newton Middle?
Newton Middle reported 565 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 591 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Newton Middle?
The calculated ratio is 23.1:1, based on 565 students and 24.47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Newton Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Newton Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hacienda la Puente Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Newton Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Newton Middle in?
Newton Middle is part of Hacienda la Puente Unified, based in City Of Industry, CA, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Newton Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Orange Grove Middle (1.6 mi), Sierra Vista Middle (2.8 mi), Sparks Middle (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.