Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Berg Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)80-84%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)80-84%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)6%
10%
Black
(15-16)3%
6%
White
(15-16)87%
78%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Berg Elementary School?
430 students attend Berg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Berg Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Berg Elementary School?
Berg Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Berg Elementary School offer ?
Berg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Berg Elementary School part of?
Berg Elementary School is part of Newton Community School District.
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