Serving 299 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Newcastle Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Newcastle Elementary serves the northwest part of its school district in Reseda, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newcastle Elementary School's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
299 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Newcastle Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newcastle Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#3301 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
9%
20%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newcastle Elementary School's ranking?
Newcastle Elementary School is ranked #3301 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Newcastle Elementary School?
299 students attend Newcastle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Newcastle Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newcastle Elementary School?
Newcastle Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Newcastle Elementary School offer ?
Newcastle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Newcastle Elementary School part of?
Newcastle Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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