Newcastle Elementary School

About Newcastle Elementary School

Newcastle Elementary School is a public school located in Newcastle, California. It serves students in grades K-5 and is part of the Newcastle Unified School District. The school has a strong academic program, with an emphasis on student success and achievement. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs to enrich the learning experience of its students.
At Newcastle Elementary School, teachers strive to create a safe and nurturing environment for students. They focus on developing students’ academic and social skills, as well as their character. The school also provides students with opportunities to explore the world around them through field trips and special projects.
The school is committed to providing its students with a quality education. It has a strong commitment to parent involvement, and encourages parents to be active participants in their child’s education. The school also offers a variety of services to support families, including after-school programs and counseling services.
At Newcastle Elementary School, students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school provides a supportive and encouraging atmosphere that allows students to grow and thrive.

Address:	8951 Valley View Dr. Newcastle, CA 95658
Phone:	(916) 663-3307
Site:	nec.newcastledistrict.org
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	158 students

Overview Newcastle Elementary School

Newcastle Elementary School serves 158 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Newcastle Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Newcastle Elementary School

Newcastle Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Newcastle Elementary School is 0.43, 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.