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Newark Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,999 students in Newark Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Newark Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
4,999 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
District Rank
Newark Unified School District, which is ranked #637 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#630 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
14 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,301 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
26%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,566 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
56%
# Black Students
134 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
442 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
9%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
95 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
436 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
478
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
393
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
388
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
375
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
397
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
406
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
336
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
343
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
360
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
338
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
343
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
402
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
440
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,073 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,933 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$80 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,073
$19,942
Spending / Student
$15,933
$18,366
Best Newark Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birch Grove Intermediate
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37490 Birch St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3600
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3600
Grades: 3-5
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35430 Blackburn Dr.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3400
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3400
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
Birch Grove Primary
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6071 Smith Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3100
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3100
Grades: K-2
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
E. L. Musick Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5735 Musick Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4000
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4000
Grades: K-6
| 176 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36111 Bettencourt St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3500
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3500
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #66.
Crossroads High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3720
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3720
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #77.
Newark Memorial High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39375 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4300
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,407 students
Rank: #88.
Newark Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6201 Lafayette Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3000
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,002 students
Rank: #99.
Coyote Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36270 Cherry St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3300
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3300
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1010.
August Schilling Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36901 Spruce St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3800
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3800
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #1111.
Bridgepoint High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3200
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: n/an/a
35725 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3231
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3231
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newark Unified School District?
Newark Unified School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,999 students.
What is the rank of Newark Unified School District?
Newark Unified School District is ranked #637 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newark Unified School District?
51% of Newark Unified School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newark Unified School District?
Newark Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Newark Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,933 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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