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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 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,946 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
4,946 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
205 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Newark Unified School District, which is ranked #662 of all 1,931 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
0.64
# American Indian Students
15 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,264 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
26%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,562 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
55%
# Black Students
133 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
457 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
9%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
104 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
398 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
473
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
362
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
352
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
387
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
376
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
335
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
348
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
364
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
343
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
347
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
413
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
418
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
428
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,277 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,104 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$80 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,277
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,104
$19,787
Best Newark Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birch Grove Intermediate
Magnet School
(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
| 315 students
Rank: #22.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Birch Grove Primary
Magnet School
(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
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36111 Bettenct. St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3500
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3500
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
Rank: #55.
Crossroads High (Alternative)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 57 students
Rank: #66.
Newark Memorial High School
Magnet 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
| 1,510 students
Rank: #77.
Newark Junior High School
Magnet 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
| 1,047 students
Rank: #88.
Coyote Hills Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 451 students
Rank: #99.
August Schilling Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 321 students
Rank: #1010.
Bridgepoint High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newark Unified School District?
Newark Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,946 students.
What is the rank of Newark Unified School District?
Newark Unified School District is ranked #662 out of 1,931 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?
52% of Newark Unified School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 8% 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 24:1, 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 $16,104 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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