Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Newcastle Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- 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
School Overview
Newcastle Charter's student population of 333 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
333 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Newcastle Charter ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newcastle Charter is 0.45, 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
#1574 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2011–2024. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newcastle Charter's ranking?
Newcastle Charter is ranked #1574 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Newcastle Charter?
333 students attend Newcastle Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Newcastle Charter students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newcastle Charter?
Newcastle Charter has a student ration of 28:1, 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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