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Schools in Newport · South Washington County School District

Newport’s public schools outscore 79% of Minnesota districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Newport, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 51% of students in Newport’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Minnesota average (45%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Minnesota, not nationally.

#93of 274 Minnesota townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% 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
57%
▲ 6 pts vs MN 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
51%
▲ 6 pts vs MN 45%
2021–22
Graduate on time
92%
▲ 9 pts vs MN 83%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.3K
▼ 11% vs MN $17.1K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.3
MN 14.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
1
10,557 students on the public path
In brief

Newport’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1290 Minnesota towns with household incomes within a quarter of Newport’s, its schools beat 86%, higher than their 79% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 57% and math 51% in spring 2022, against 51% and 45% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,266 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then four middle and three high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. 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 Newport’s grade

A− Test scoresB Graduation

A−: better than 79% of Minnesota school districts, #93 of 274 Minnesota towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Minnesota average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Minnesota school districts we grade (502)Better than 79%
Lower resultsHigher results
Minnesota towns with similar household incomes (1290)Better than 86%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 9,335 test results and a graduating class of 1,495 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 94% of Newport’s students in the tested grades sat them (9,139 in math, 9,531 in reading).

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Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–5Newport ElementarySouth Washington County School DistrictB+
6–84 middle schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to A
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressB to A+

Newport’s public schools are run by South Washington County School District, which also serves Cottage Grove, Grey Cloud Island, St. Paul Park and Woodbury. 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.

South Washington County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 28 schools · 19,578 students, up 3% since 2020–21 · 17.3 per teacher (MN 14.8)
$15,266MN $17,091 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading57%
State average 51.1% · 9531 students tested
Math51%
State average 44.8% · 9139 students tested

Newport vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Newport’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
NewportA−South Washington County
WoodburyA−South Washington County
St. Paul ParkA−South Washington County
South St. PaulCSouth St. Paul Public
Inver Grove HeightsB+Inver Grove Heights Schools PK–12 · Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan PK–12

2 of the 4 neighbors share South Washington County with Newport, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Newport

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

District schools in Newportby address
Newport Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5
B+
264 students10:1Rate it →
Also serving Newportin other towns
Lake Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Woodbury
A
1,165 students24:1Rate it →
Woodbury Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Woodbury
B
1,160 students24:1Rate it →
Cottage Grove Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Cottage Grove
C+
1,005 students16:1Rate it →
Oltman Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Cottage Grove
B−
956 students19:1Rate it →
East Ridge High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Woodbury
A+
2,072 students24:1Rate it →
Park High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Cottage Grove
B
1,992 students21:1Rate it →
Woodbury High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Woodbury
A
1,943 students25:1Rate it →

Questions about Newport’s schools

Are Newport’s schools good?

By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Newport children attend outscore 79% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #93 of 274 Minnesota towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 86%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Newport in?

South Washington County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 19,578 students in 28 schools (2024–25).

Where do Newport kids go to high school?

One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: East Ridge High School, Park High School and Woodbury High School.

What is Newport’s graduation rate?

92% of the class of 2023 in South Washington County School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.

How much does Newport spend per student?

$15,266 in South Washington County School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. 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 Minnesota. Stars are from neighbors.