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New Jerusalem
Elementary School · New Jerusalem Elementary · Tracy, CA
A charter elementary school in Tracy, CA where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
31400 South Koster Rd., Tracy, CA 95304
- Math 11% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 28.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Jerusalem score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Jerusalem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,901/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tracy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,359
Median home value
$869,300
Median rent
$2,299/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 811 | Compare → |
| Delta Charter OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Delta Home CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Delta Keys CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 125 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New Jerusalem Elementary
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,186NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Jerusalem is listed in New Jerusalem Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Jerusalem
New Jerusalem is a public elementary school in Tracy, CA, part of New Jerusalem Elementary, serving approximately 228 students in grades 1st-8th with a 28.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #9,440 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Jerusalem
What grades does New Jerusalem serve?
New Jerusalem serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend New Jerusalem?
New Jerusalem has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Jerusalem?
The student-teacher ratio at New Jerusalem is 28.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Jerusalem rank in CA?
New Jerusalem ranks #9,440 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is New Jerusalem's MySchoolScout rating?
New Jerusalem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 New Jerusalem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Jerusalem has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is New Jerusalem a charter school?
Yes, New Jerusalem is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Jerusalem a Title I school?
No, New Jerusalem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Jerusalem?
62.3% of students at New Jerusalem 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
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (209) 835-2597
- Area population (ZIP 95304)
- 14,818
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 95304; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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