Taft T. Newman Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)

Serving 91 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Taft T. Newman Leadership Academy 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(17-18)
11-19%
39%
(17-18)
11-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
73%
5%
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.43
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Taft T. Newman Leadership Academy?
91 students attend Taft T. Newman Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Taft T. Newman Leadership Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Taft T. Newman Leadership Academy?
Taft T. Newman Leadership Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Taft T. Newman Leadership Academy offer ?
Taft T. Newman Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Taft T. Newman Leadership Academy part of?
Taft T. Newman Leadership Academy is part of San Bernardino City Unified School District.

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