Cubberley K-8 vs. Newcomb Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cubberley K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Newcomb Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 953 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cubberley K-8 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 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 807 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Newcomb Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
953 students
807 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1605 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#494 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
81%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
106
99
Grade 1 Students
90
81
Grade 2 Students
90
84
Grade 3 Students
94
85
Grade 4 Students
95
93
Grade 5 Students
92
70
Grade 6 Students
131
101
Grade 7 Students
138
93
Grade 8 Students
117
101
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
38%
37%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
35%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
15%
13%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%