New School Community Day
Tel:
(831)761-6140
- New School Community Day serves 40 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- New School Community Day placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
New School Community Day places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- New School Community Day's student population of 40 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 40 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- New School Community Day is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of New School Community Day is 0.00, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5405 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 54% |
| White | n/a | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 40-59% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pajaro Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to New School Community Day is Diamond Technology Institute (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cesar E. Chavez Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Landmark Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Watsonville Landmark Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 582 students
0.2 miles
235 Ohlone Pkwy.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831)761-7940 0.2 K-5 582 - Watsonville Starlight Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 665 students
0.5 miles
225 Hammer Dr.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831)728-6974 0.5 K-5 665 - Watsonville Cesar E. Chavez Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 646 students
0.7 miles
440 Arthur Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831)761-7699 0.7 6-8 646 - Watsonville Diamond Technology Institute Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 66 students
0.7 miles
112 Diamond Dr.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831)728-6225 0.7 9-12 66 - Watsonville Rolling Hills Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 639 students
0.7 miles
130 Herman Ave.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831)728-6341 0.7 6-8 639
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