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Schools in Newaygo · Newaygo Public School District

Newaygo’s public schools score below 52% of Michigan districts on tests and graduation

On the state math tests, 20% of Newaygo’s students scored proficient, below the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Newaygo, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

#510of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
32%
▼ 13 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
20%
▼ 14 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 8–12 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.2K
▼ 8% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.8
MI 16.5 · larger classes
Schools in town
3
1,567 students on the public path
In brief

Newaygo’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 32% of tested students were proficient in reading and 20% in math, against 45% and 34% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan (the state reports Newaygo’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,232 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 5 the district’s path is Newaygo Middle School, then Newaygo High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Newaygo’s grade

C Test scoresB+ Graduation

B−: better than 48% of Michigan school districts, #510 of 699 Michigan towns. Graduation is above the Michigan average; test scores are below it.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 48%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (263)Better than 52%
C+BA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 818 test results and a graduating class of 135 could put Newaygo anywhere from C+ to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Newaygo’s students in the tested grades sat them (819 in math, 816 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Newaygo, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–4Newaygo Elementary SchoolNewaygo Public School DistrictC+
5–8Newaygo Middle SchoolNewaygo Public School DistrictC
9–12Newaygo High SchoolNewaygo Public School DistrictB

Newaygo’s public schools are run by Newaygo Public School District, which also serves Big Prairie, Brooks, Croton and Garfield. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Newaygo Public School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 1,567 students, up 1% since 2020–21 · 17.8 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$15,232MI $16,528 · FY2024
B−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading32%
State average 45.4% · 816 students tested
Math20%
State average 33.6% · 819 students tested

Newaygo vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Newaygo’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
NewaygoB−Newaygo Public
GarfieldBNewaygo Public PK–12 · Fremont Public K–12
BrooksB−Newaygo Public

All 2 neighbors share Newaygo Public with Newaygo, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Newaygo

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Newaygoby address
Newaygo Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4
C+
635 students18:1Rate it →
Newaygo Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8
C
472 students16:1Rate it →
Newaygo High School
High · Grades 9–12
B
460 students19:1Rate it →

Questions about Newaygo’s schools

Are Newaygo’s schools good?

On Michigan’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Newaygo children attend score below 52% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #510 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 52%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Newaygo in?

Newaygo Public School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,567 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do Newaygo kids go to high school?

Newaygo High School, with 460 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Newaygo’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Newaygo Public School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Newaygo spend per student?

$15,232 in Newaygo Public School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.