Placer Elementary vs Newcastle Elementary
Newcastle Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.1/10 compared to 5.5/10. Placer Elementary is significantly larger with 523 students, about 3.2× the size of Newcastle Elementary (165). In math proficiency, Placer Elementary leads at 74.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Placer Elementary
Loomis, CA
5.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
523 students
Newcastle Elementary
Newcastle, CA
6.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
165 students
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| Metric | Placer Elementary | Newcastle Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.5 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Growth Score | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 8% | 26.1% |
| Environment Score | 5.1 | 9.6 |
| State Rank | #6,748 of 9,557 | #5,504 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 29th | 42th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Placer Elementary | Newcastle Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 74.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 76.0% | 52.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Loomis (95650) | Newcastle (95658) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $137,263 | $128,472 |
| Median Home Value | $783,300 | $814,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,826 | $1,529 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 46.3% | 44.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% | 5.1% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 27 min |