Serving 441 students in grades Kindergarten-4, New Temple ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Temple ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
New Temple's student population of 441 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Temple ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Temple is 0.19, 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
#2959 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Temple's ranking?
New Temple is ranked #2959 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend New Temple?
441 students attend New Temple.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of New Temple students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Temple?
New Temple has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does New Temple offer ?
New Temple offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is New Temple part of?
New Temple is part of Valle Lindo Elementary School District.
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