Newport Heights Elementary School

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Newport Heights Elementary School serves 434 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 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 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 434 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20% in CA)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Newport Heights Elementary School's student population of 434 students has declined by 31% over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

434 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Newport Heights Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Newport Heights Elementary School is 0.56, 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)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

54%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newport Heights 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)

(18-19)

76%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newport Heights 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 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Newport Heights Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

27%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Newport Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

60%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Newport Heights Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.56

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Newport Heights 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

30%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Newport Heights 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

Newport-Mesa Unified School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newport Heights Elementary School's ranking?

Newport Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Newport Heights Elementary School often compared to?

Newport Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newport Elementary School by visitors of our site.

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

54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Newport Heights Elementary School?

434 students attend Newport Heights Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

60% of Newport Heights Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Newport Heights Elementary School?

Newport Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Newport Heights Elementary School offer ?

Newport Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Newport Heights Elementary School part of?

Newport Heights Elementary School is part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 434 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education