New School Community Day
Tel:
(831) 761-6140
- New School Community Day serves 55 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 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 bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 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
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- New School Community Day's student population of 55 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 55 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- New School Community Day is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #8263 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 39% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 50% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | n/a | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| ||
| Graduation Rate | 60-79% | 84% |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pajaro Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 546 students
0.2 miles
235 Ohlone Pkwy.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 761-7940 0.2 K-5 546 - Watsonville Starlight Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 646 students
0.5 miles
225 Hammer Dr.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6974 0.5 K-5 646 - Watsonville Cesar E. Chavez Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 636 students
0.7 miles
440 Arthur Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 761-7699 0.7 6-8 636 - 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 | 629 students
0.7 miles
130 Herman Ave.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6341 0.7 6-8 629
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Gangs, drugs, and guns may be more prevalent on public school campuses than parents think. Learn about the high percentage of public school students who are exposed to these dangers each day – and what parents can do to protect their kids.
President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative aims to improve academic opportunities for students of color, especially African-American boys.
Learn about how public schools across the country are mandating community service hours in order to graduate.
