Coyote Hills Elementary School

36270 Cherry St.
Newark, CA 94560
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Coyote Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Coyote Hills Elementary School's student population of 451 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
451 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Coyote Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coyote Hills Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5205 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Coyote Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Coyote Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
19%
12%
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Hispanic
63%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Coyote Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
6%
21%
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Hawaiian
4%
n/a
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Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Coyote Hills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Coyote Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coyote Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Coyote Hills Elementary School is ranked #5205 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Coyote Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Coyote Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Birch Grove Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Coyote Hills Elementary School?
451 students attend Coyote Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Coyote Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coyote Hills Elementary School?
Coyote Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Coyote Hills Elementary School offer ?
Coyote Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Coyote Hills Elementary School part of?
Coyote Hills Elementary School is part of Newark Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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