Newcastle Charter
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(916) 663-3307
Newcastle Charter serves 303 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Newcastle Charter placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Newcastle Charter places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Newcastle Charter's student population of 303 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 303 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
Newcastle Charter is ranked within the top 20% 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 Newcastle Charter is 0.29, 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 | #1327 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 84% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newcastle Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Newcastle Charter is Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter/placer Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Newcastle Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Newcastle Newcastle Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 157 students10
0.0 miles
8951 Valley View Dr.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307 0 K-8 157 - Newcastle Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter/placer Academy Charter School
Math: 56% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-12 | 498 students10
0.2 miles
9050 Old State Hwy.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425 0.2 K-12 498 - Auburn Sierra Vista Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-12 | 12 students10
0.2 miles
5280 Stirling St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 415-4400 0.2 K-12 12 - Newcastle Ophir Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 231 students10
1.8 miles
1373 Lozanos Rd.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(530) 885-3495 1.8 K-8 231 - Penryn Penryn Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 252 students10
2.5 miles
6885 English Colony Way
Penryn, CA 95663
(916) 663-3993 2.5 K-8 252
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