Newport-mesa Unified School District
School District · Costa Mesa, California
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
31
22 elem, 2 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,064
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
31
22 elem, 2 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,064
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
How this district compares
California rank
#84 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,064
+$5,417 vs California median
District size
17,768 students
Much larger than California median
About Newport-mesa Unified
Newport-mesa Unified is a Costa Mesa, California school district serving 31 schools. The district educates 17,768 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.3:1. The district invests $23,064 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Newport-mesa Unified is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Abraham Lincoln Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Newport-mesa Unified students show an average math proficiency of 48.7% and ELA proficiency of 58.0%.
The district includes 22 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Newport-mesa Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Newport-mesa Unified with test data.
Schools in Newport-mesa Unified
31 schools Elementary Schools 22
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Costa Mesa
- Total Enrollment
- 17,768
- Teachers (FTE)
- 922
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newport-mesa Unified?
Newport-mesa Unified has 31 schools in total — 22 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Newport-mesa Unified?
The average composite rating for Newport-mesa Unified is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Newport-mesa Unified?
Newport-mesa Unified spends $23,064 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Newport-mesa Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Newport-mesa Unified is 19.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Newport-mesa Unified?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary is the highest-rated school in Newport-mesa Unified with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Newport-mesa Unified?
Across schools in Newport-mesa Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Newport-mesa Unified compare to other districts in California?
Newport-mesa Unified has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 31 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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
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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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