Bowman Charter vs. Newcastle Charter
Should you attend Bowman Charter or Newcastle Charter? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bowman Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Newcastle Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 596 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bowman Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 285 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Newcastle Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
596 students
285 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
42% | 58%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1353 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1733 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
83
34
Grade 1 Students
64
28
Grade 2 Students
67
23
Grade 3 Students
61
35
Grade 4 Students
59
33
Grade 5 Students
66
30
Grade 6 Students
64
38
Grade 7 Students
67
29
Grade 8 Students
65
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
16%
14%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
72%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
10%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
