Newcastle Charter serves 265 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Newcastle Charter placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newcastle Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Newcastle Charter's student population of 265 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Newcastle Charter is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Newcastle Charter is 0.41, 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
#328 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
76%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newcastle Charter's ranking?
Newcastle Charter is ranked #328 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Newcastle Charter often compared to?
Newcastle Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Bowman Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Newcastle Charter?
265 students attend Newcastle Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Newcastle Charter students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newcastle Charter?
Newcastle Charter has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Newcastle Charter offer ?
Newcastle Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Newcastle Charter part of?
Newcastle Charter is part of Newcastle Elementary School District.
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