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Isaac Newton Magnet School (Closed 2016)

825 Ne 7th St
Newport, OR 97365
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 109 students in grades 7-8, Isaac Newton Magnet School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
109 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OR)
(14-15)
80-84%
42%
(14-15)
90-94%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
70%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR 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 42% OR state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% OR state average).
How many students attend Isaac Newton Magnet School?
109 students attend Isaac Newton Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Isaac Newton Magnet School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Isaac Newton Magnet School?
Isaac Newton Magnet School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Isaac Newton Magnet School offer ?
Isaac Newton Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Isaac Newton Magnet School part of?
Isaac Newton Magnet School is part of Lincoln County School District.

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