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Newcastle Elementary School

8951 Valley View Dr.
Newcastle, CA 95658

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Newcastle Elementary School serves 158 students in grades Kindergarten-8.

Newcastle Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 158 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Newcastle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Newcastle Elementary School's student population of 158 students has grown by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Total Students

158 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Newcastle Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Elementary School is 0.43, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#558 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newcastle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newcastle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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12%

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Hispanic

20%

56%

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Black

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White

73%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.43

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Newcastle Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

26%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Newcastle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Newcastle Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newcastle Elementary School's ranking?

Newcastle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What schools are Newcastle Elementary School often compared to?

Newcastle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ophir Steam Academy by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Newcastle Elementary School?

158 students attend Newcastle Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of Newcastle Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Newcastle Elementary School?

Newcastle Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Newcastle Elementary School offer ?

Newcastle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Newcastle Elementary School part of?

Newcastle Elementary School is part of Newcastle Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 158 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education