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Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter
Elementary School · Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter District · Newcastle, CA
A charter elementary school in Newcastle, CA where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9050 Old State Hwy., Newcastle, CA 95658
- Math 40% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 47% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average296/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,472
Median home value
$814,300
Median rent
$1,529/mo
College educated
44.6%
Homeownership
92%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95658; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Newcastle ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Ophir Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Penryn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–8 | 2.5 mi | 247 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,816NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter is listed in Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter is a public elementary school in Newcastle, CA, part of Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter District, serving approximately 317 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #9,282 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
What's said publicly about Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter
What grades does Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter serve?
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter?
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter rank in CA?
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter ranks #9,282 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter a charter school?
Yes, Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter a Title I school?
No, Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter?
14.5% of students at Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Placer County
- Phone
- (916) 259-1425
- Area population (ZIP 95658)
- 6,197
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95658; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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