Newhope Elementary School
- Newhope Elementary School serves 402 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (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 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Newhope Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Newhope Elementary School's student population of 402 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 402 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Newhope Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Newhope Elementary School is 0.32, 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 | #4047 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 16% | 12% |
Hispanic | 81% | 54% |
Black | 1% | 5% |
White | 1% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Garden Grove Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Newhope Elementary School is Los Amigos High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James Monroe Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fountain Valley James Monroe Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 278 students
0.3 miles
16225 Newhope St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 663-6264 0.3 K-6 278 - Santa Ana Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate Grades: 7-8 | 689 students
0.4 miles
4600 W. Mcfadden Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 663-6351 0.4 7-8 689 - Santa Ana Heritage Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 461 students
0.6 miles
426 S. Andres Pl.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 663-6108 0.6 K-6 461 - Fountain Valley Los Amigos High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,812 student
0.7 miles
16566 Newhope St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 663-6288 0.7 9-12 1,812 - Santa Ana Edward Russell Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 524 students
0.8 miles
600 S. Jackson St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 663-6151 0.8 K-6 524
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