Serving 679 students in grades 7-8, Newark Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Math Proficiency: 34%
- Reading Proficiency: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newark Junior High School's student population of 679 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Newark Junior High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Newark Junior High School often compared to?
Newark Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thornton Junior High School, Centerville Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Newark Junior High School?
679 students attend Newark Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Newark Junior High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newark Junior High School?
Newark Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Newark Junior High School offer ?
Newark Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Newark Junior High School part of?
Newark Junior High School is part of Newark Unified School District.
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