Newcastle Charter vs. Bowman Charter
Should I attend Newcastle Charter or Bowman Charter? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Newcastle Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Bowman Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Newcastle Charter ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 562 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bowman Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
265 students
562 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#526 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
36
80
Grade 1 Students
25
59
Grade 2 Students
33
60
Grade 3 Students
28
57
Grade 4 Students
27
65
Grade 5 Students
30
55
Grade 6 Students
29
65
Grade 7 Students
31
62
Grade 8 Students
26
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
18%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
76%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%