Serving 54 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Newman-crows Landing Independent Study ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newman-crows Landing Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Newman-crows Landing Independent Study's student population of 54 students has grown by 5300% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Newman-crows Landing Independent Study is 0.46, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newman-crows Landing Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Newman-crows Landing Independent Study is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 89%.
How many students attend Newman-crows Landing Independent Study?
54 students attend Newman-crows Landing Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Newman-crows Landing Independent Study students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newman-crows Landing Independent Study?
Newman-crows Landing Independent Study has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Newman-crows Landing Independent Study offer ?
Newman-crows Landing Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Newman-crows Landing Independent Study part of?
Newman-crows Landing Independent Study is part of Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District.
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