Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary School vs. Newhall Elementary School
Should you attend Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary School or Newhall Elementary School? 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
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Top Rankings
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Newhall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Newhall Elementary School 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
419 students
512 students


% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%


Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
21 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
24:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3703 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#6225 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
26%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
29%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
10-14%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
45
64
Grade 1 Students
67
48
Grade 2 Students
53
79
Grade 3 Students
56
77
Grade 4 Students
61
73
Grade 5 Students
63
87
Grade 6 Students
74
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
6%
1%


% Hispanic
80%
93%


% Black
2%
1%


% White
5%
3%


% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
7%
2%


Diversity Score
0.35
0.13


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
86%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%







