Startown Elementary
Newton, NC · Middle School · Grades -1-6
Performance Overview
About This School
Startown Elementary is a middle school located in Newton, North Carolina. The school serves 529 students in grades -1-6.
With a DataScore of 46/100 (D), Startown Elementary performs below the state average for North Carolina. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Startown Elementary has a DataScore of 46/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Startown Elementary has 529 students enrolled in grades -1-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
Startown Elementary has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +2.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Startown Elementary is part of the Catawba County Schools in Newton, North Carolina. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.