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Newark Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,166 students in Newark Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Newark Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
5,166 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Newark Unified School District, which is ranked #641 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#630 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
# American Indian Students
17 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,328 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
26%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,690 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
56%
# Black Students
138 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
511 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
10%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
99 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
372 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
449
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
388
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
404
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
386
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
356
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
384
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
374
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
357
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
339
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
419
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
443
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
419
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
448
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,456 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,418 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$80 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,456
$19,801
Spending / Student
$15,418
$18,236
Best Newark Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birch Grove Intermediate
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37490 Birch St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3600
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3600
Grades: 3-6
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35430 Blackburn Dr.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3400
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3400
Grades: K-6
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Birch Grove Primary
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6071 Smith Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3100
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3100
Grades: K-6
| 360 students
Rank: #44.
E. L. Musick Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5735 Musick Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4000
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4000
Grades: K-6
| 176 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36111 Bettenct. St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3500
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3500
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
Rank: #66.
Crossroads High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3720
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3720
Grades: K-12
| 162 students
Rank: #77.
Newark Memorial High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39375 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4300
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,634 students
Rank: #88.
Newark Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6201 Lafayette Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3000
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3000
Grades: 7-8
| 679 students
Rank: #99.
Coyote Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36270 Cherry St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3300
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3300
Grades: K-6
| 520 students
Rank: #1010.
August Schilling Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36901 Spruce St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3800
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3800
Grades: K-6
| 379 students
Rank: #1111.
Bridgepoint High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3200
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: n/an/a
35725 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3231
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3231
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newark Unified School District?
Newark Unified School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,166 students.
What is the rank of Newark Unified School District?
Newark Unified School District is ranked #641 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newark Unified School District?
52% of Newark Unified School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 7% 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 Unified School District?
Newark Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Newark Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,418 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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