Newark Middle

Newark Middle serves 1,002 students in grades 6-8 in Newark, California, operating with 43 full-time equivalent teachers for a student-teacher ratio of 23.3:1. This regular public school ranks in the 42nd percentile statewide, placing #5,586 out of 9,566 California middle schools with a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. Academically, Newark Middle shows room for growth, with 42% of students performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and 30% reaching proficiency in mathematics.

The school serves a diverse student body with varying academic needs and continues working toward improved student outcomes across all grade levels. The school draws from an affluent community where families demonstrate strong educational values, with 44% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding ZIP code 94560 reflects economic stability with a median household income of $159,465 and median home values of $1,034,900, while maintaining a low poverty rate of just 4.0%.

Newark Middle sits in the heart of Newark's large suburban setting in Alameda County, serving families in a well-established community that balances residential comfort with accessibility to the broader Bay Area region.

The student-teacher ratio at Newark Middle is 23.3:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.