New Jerusalem serves 237 students in grades 1-8.
New Jerusalem placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Jerusalem ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
New Jerusalem's student population of 237 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
237 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
New Jerusalem is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of New Jerusalem is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3340 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
55%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
40%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Jerusalem's ranking?
New Jerusalem is ranked #3340 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend New Jerusalem?
237 students attend New Jerusalem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of New Jerusalem students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Jerusalem?
New Jerusalem has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does New Jerusalem offer ?
New Jerusalem offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is New Jerusalem part of?
New Jerusalem is part of New Jerusalem Elementary School District.
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