Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Newman-crows Landing Independent Study 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newman-crows Landing Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Newman-crows Landing Independent Study's student population of 16 students has grown by 1500% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
16 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Newman-crows Landing Independent Study ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newman-crows Landing Independent Study is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6794 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
69%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
19%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥95%
89%

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newman-crows Landing Independent Study's ranking?
Newman-crows Landing Independent Study is ranked #6794 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newman-crows Landing Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Newman-crows Landing Independent Study is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 89%.
How many students attend Newman-crows Landing Independent Study?
16 students attend Newman-crows Landing Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Newman-crows Landing Independent Study students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newman-crows Landing Independent Study?
Newman-crows Landing Independent Study has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Newman-crows Landing Independent Study offer ?
Newman-crows Landing Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Newman-crows Landing Independent Study part of?
Newman-crows Landing Independent Study is part of Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District.
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