Newark Junior High School
Tel:
(510) 818-3000
Newark Junior High School serves 876 students in grades 7-8.
Newark Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (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 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Newark Junior High School's student population of 876 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 876 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Newark Junior High School 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 diversity score of Newark Junior High School is 0.60, 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 | #5056 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 22% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 58% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 12% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newark Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Newark Junior High School is Bridgepoint High (Continuation School) (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Crossroads High (alternative) (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is E. L. Musick Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Newark E. L. Musick Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 295 students10
0.3 miles
5735 Musick Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4000 0.3 K-6 295 - Newark James A. Graham Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 31%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 412 students10
0.4 miles
36270 Cherry St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3300 0.4 K-6 412 - Newark Bridgepoint High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 62 students10
0.5 miles
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3200 0.5 9-12 62 - Newark Crossroads High (alternative) Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-12 | 55 students10
0.5 miles
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3720 0.5 K-12 55 - Newark Whiteford (june) Special Education Preschool
0.5 miles
35725 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3231 0.5 n/a n/a
School Reviews
| 5 I have 2 students attending and I feel they are succeeding in education because of the help of Newark Jr High. - Posted by Parent - Tiffany Smith |
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