South Newton Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kentland, Indiana 47951 · South Newton School Corp
#161 of 335 middle schools in Indiana
#7004 of 15,369 nationally
About South Newton Middle School
South Newton Middle School is a public middle located in Kentland, in the South Newton School Corp school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 191 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 161st of 335 ranked middle schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 191.
There are 3 schools in Kentland; South Newton Middle School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Newton Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Newton Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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North White Middle School
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197 students
Edinburgh Comm Middle School
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Covington Middle School
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Newton Middle School a good school?
South Newton Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 53.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #161 of 335 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Newton Middle School rank in Indiana?
South Newton Middle School ranks #161 of 335 middle schools in Indiana and #7004 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Newton Middle School?
South Newton Middle School had 191 students in 2025.
Is South Newton Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
South Newton Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Newton Middle School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of South Newton Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.