- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newton, IA
Berg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Berg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192061002240
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berg Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Berg Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berg Middle School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Newton, IA.
School address
District: Newton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192061002240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Berg Middle School held near 823 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.7 → 53.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 192061002240 · Newton, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
790 enr · 13.2:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton Senior High School (806 students)
Berg Middle School held near 823 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.7 → 53.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Berg Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton Senior
Newton Senior High School
806 students
- This school
Berg Middle School
790 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
380 students
- Emerson Hough
Emerson Hough Elementary School
336 students
- Woodrow Wilson 306
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
306 students
- Aurora Heights 268
Aurora Heights Elementary School
268 students
What this shows Berg Middle School reports 790 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berg Middle School compares
Berg Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▲ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 790 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
790
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Iowa - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,130
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Berg Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newton Comm School District reports $14,130 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson Hough Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aurora Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Newton
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~790 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berg Middle School
How many students attend Berg Middle School?
Berg Middle School has 790 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 841 (2022-23) → 823 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berg Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berg Middle School?
50.1% of students at Berg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Berg Middle School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Newton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berg Middle School?
Berg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berg Middle School rank among elementary schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Berg Middle School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Newton, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Newton on the city page.
What other schools are in Newton Comm School District?
Besides Berg Middle School, Newton Comm School District also operates Newton Senior High School (806 students), Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (380 students), and Emerson Hough Elementary School (336 students). See the Newton Comm School District district page for the complete list.