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Schools in Newstead · Akron Central School District

Newstead’s public schools outscore 76% of New York districts

Math proficiency in Newstead’s districts is 62%, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Newstead, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#144of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 90% 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
58%
▲ 9 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
62%
▲ 16 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 3–7 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$25.6K
▼ 26% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.0
NY 11.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
3
1,210 students on the public path
In brief

Newstead’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1138 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Newstead’s, its schools beat 95%, higher than their 76% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 58% and math 62% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $25,567 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Akron Middle School, then Akron 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 Newstead’s grade

A− Test scoresB− Graduation

A−: better than 76% of New York school districts, #144 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 76%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1138)Better than 95%
Towns in Erie County (25)Better than 68%
B+A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 574 test results and a graduating class of 123 could put Newstead anywhere from B+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 90% of Newstead’s students in the tested grades sat them (603 in math, 545 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–5Akron Elementary SchoolAkron Central School DistrictC+
6–8Akron Middle SchoolAkron Central School DistrictC
9–12Akron High SchoolAkron Central School DistrictA+

Newstead’s public schools are run by Akron Central School District, which also serves Akron and Royalton. Parts of Newstead (18% and 3% of its land) are served by Clarence Central and Alden Central instead. 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.

Akron Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 1,210 students, down 4% since 2020–21 · 10.0 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$25,567NY $34,607 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading58%
State average 48.9% · 545 students tested
Math62%
State average 46.5% · 603 students tested

Newstead vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Newstead’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
NewsteadA−Akron Central
RoyaltonBRoyalton-Hartland Central PK–12 · Akron Central PK–12
ClarenceAClarence Central
AldenB+Alden Central
PembrokeA−Pembroke Central
AlabamaB−Oakfield-Alabama Central

Every school in Newstead

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

District schools in Newsteadby address
Akron Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Akron
C+
561 students11:1Rate it →
Akron Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Akron
C
260 students8:1Rate it →
Akron High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Akron
A+
389 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about Newstead’s schools

Are Newstead’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Newstead children attend outscore 76% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #144 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 95%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Newstead in?

Akron Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,210 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Newstead are served by Clarence Central and Alden Central.

Where do Newstead kids go to high school?

Akron High School in Akron, with 389 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Newstead’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Akron Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Newstead spend per student?

$25,567 in Akron Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. 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 New York. Stars are from neighbors.