Newcastle Charter vs. Bowman Charter
Should you attend Newcastle Charter or Bowman 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
Newcastle Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Bowman Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 334 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 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 603 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 equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
334 students
603 students
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1733 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1353 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
46
83
Grade 1 Students
23
63
Grade 2 Students
38
67
Grade 3 Students
26
66
Grade 4 Students
37
63
Grade 5 Students
41
66
Grade 6 Students
42
67
Grade 7 Students
45
63
Grade 8 Students
36
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
14%
16%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
6%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
77%
10%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
