Newhall School District
School District · Valencia, California
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
10
10 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,703
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.2:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
10
10 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,703
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.2:1
Evaluating Newhall?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Newhall as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Meadows Elementary
Valencia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stevenson Ranch Elementary
Stevenson Ranch · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pico Canyon Elementary
Stevenson Ranch · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#216 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,703
$3,944 vs California median
District size
5,928 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Newhall ranks #216 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Newhall's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Meadows Elementary (8.3/10), Stevenson Ranch Elementary (8.1/10), and Pico Canyon Elementary (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Newhall schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Newhall schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Newhall
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meadows Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Stevenson Ranch Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Pico Canyon Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Oak Hills Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Old Orchard Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Valencia Valley Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Peachland Avenue Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Wiley Canyon Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary | 4.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Newhall Elementary | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Newhall
Newhall is a Valencia, California school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,928 students with a student-teacher ratio of 25.2:1. The district invests $13,703 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Newhall demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Meadows Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Newhall students show an average math proficiency of 65.2% and ELA proficiency of 67.6%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in Newhall, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Newhall with test data.
Schools in Newhall
10 schools Elementary Schools 10
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Valencia
- Total Enrollment
- 5,928
- Teachers (FTE)
- 235
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newhall?
Newhall has 10 schools in total — 10 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Newhall?
The average composite rating for Newhall is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Newhall?
Newhall spends $13,703 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Newhall?
The average student-teacher ratio in Newhall is 25.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Newhall?
Meadows Elementary is the highest-rated school in Newhall with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Newhall?
Across schools in Newhall with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Newhall compare to other districts in California?
Newhall has an average school rating of 6.9/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.6%
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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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