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Berg Middle School — School Profile & District Info
Middle|Newton, Iowa|Newton Comm School District
Newton, IA 50208
School Profile
Grades
5–8
Enrollment
823
Student:Teacher
15.5:1
Locale
Town
District
Newton Comm School DistrictEcon. Disadvantaged
55.0%
Phone
(641)792-7741School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
61%
24th percentile in IA
Math Proficiency
55%
25th percentile in IA
Chronic Absenteeism
21.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
41 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.7:1
Near average in IATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
887
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
62.2
100% fully certified
Counselors
2
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
0.5
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,371
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,120
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$17,959
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 10%State 55%Local 35%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$287,903
+1.5% 1yr+27.9% 5yr
Des Moines, IA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
19.3%
Below 150% poverty line
6.7%
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Uninsured residents
5.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
527
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
499
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
61%
District rate, school may vary
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
790
Current enrollment
Declining(-12% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Berg Middle School
Enrollment at Berg Middle School stands at 823 students. The school is a Middle institution in the local district.
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