Serving 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Newman International Academy Watauga ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newman International Academy Watauga ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Newman International Academy Watauga's student population of 306 students has grown by 183% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
306 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Newman International Academy Watauga ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newman International Academy Watauga is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6260 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
15%
54%
Black
29%
13%
White
39%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newman International Academy Watauga's ranking?
Newman International Academy Watauga is ranked #6260 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Newman International Academy Watauga?
306 students attend Newman International Academy Watauga.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Newman International Academy Watauga students are White, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newman International Academy Watauga?
Newman International Academy Watauga has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newman International Academy Watauga offer ?
Newman International Academy Watauga offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Newman International Academy Watauga part of?
Newman International Academy Watauga is part of Newman International Academy Of Arlington School District.
In what neighborhood is Newman International Academy Watauga located?
Newman International Academy Watauga is located in the West Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in West Arlington.
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