Newark Junior High School
Tel:
(510)818-3000
- Newark Junior High School serves 901 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (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 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Newark Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Newark Junior High School's student population of 901 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 901 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Newark Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Newark Junior High School is 0.64, which is equal to 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 | #3937 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 22% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 54% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 16% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newark Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Newark E. L. Musick Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 285 students
0.3 miles
5735 Musick Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510)818-4000 0.3 K-6 285 - Newark James A. Graham Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 376 students
0.4 miles
36270 Cherry St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510)818-3300 0.4 K-6 376 - Newark Bridgepoint High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 72 students
0.5 miles
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510)818-3200 0.5 9-12 72 - Newark Crossroads High (alternative) Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 55 students
0.5 miles
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510)818-3720 0.5 K-12 55 - Newark Progressive Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 3 students
0.5 miles
35777 Cedar Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
(510)818-3701 0.5 9-12 3
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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