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Newport School District

Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 6 towns

Serves Juniata, Oliver, Newport, Buffalo, Miller and Howe.

Students
931
Schools
3
Spent per student
$20,098
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
11:1
Debt
$24.0M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Newport School District

  • School Grade B: better than 60% of Pennsylvania districts
  • Spends 8% less per student than the PA average
  • 11 students per teacher
  • Debt of $24.0M, about $25,783 per student

Test scores vs. PA

2020–21
Math proficiency37%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 87.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$20,098 per student · 8% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 62%Support & administration 35%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 44%State 49%Federal 7%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
972’20
978’21
977’22
963’23
931’24

Down 4.2% since 2020.

Students
White 92%Two or more races 4%Hispanic 3%Black <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

3 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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