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5.4 avg / 10

Newark Unified School District

School District · Newark, California

Students: 4,828
Teachers (FTE): 182
Estimated Scores: 10%

Avg Rating

5.4

out of 10

Schools

10

6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,553

Student-Teacher Ratio

26.5:1

How this district compares

California rank

#583 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,553

$1,094 vs California median

District size

4,828 students

Larger than California median

About Newark Unified

Newark Unified is a Newark, California school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 4,828 students with a student-teacher ratio of 26.5:1. The district invests $16,553 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.4/10, Newark Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.

In standardized testing, Newark Unified students show an average math proficiency of 36.0% and ELA proficiency of 40.2%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Newark Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 36.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 40.2%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Newark Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Newark
Total Enrollment
4,828
Teachers (FTE)
182
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Newark Unified?

Newark Unified has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Newark Unified?

The average composite rating for Newark Unified is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Newark Unified?

Newark Unified spends $16,553 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Newark Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Newark Unified is 26.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Newark Unified?

Lincoln Elementary is the highest-rated school in Newark Unified with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What are the test scores in Newark Unified?

Across schools in Newark Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Newark Unified compare to other districts in California?

Newark Unified has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.4/10
Math Proficiency
36.0%
ELA Proficiency
40.2%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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