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#3748 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 39% in state
Newcastle Charter
Elementary School · Newcastle Elementary · Newcastle, CA
A charter elementary school in Newcastle, CA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8951 Valley View Dr., Newcastle, CA 95658
- Math 55% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 30.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newcastle Charter score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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
35.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newcastle Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Harvest Ridge Cooperative CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Ophir Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Penryn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 247 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Newcastle Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,654NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newcastle Charter is listed in Newcastle Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newcastle Charter
Newcastle Charter is a public elementary school in Newcastle, CA, part of Newcastle Elementary, serving approximately 334 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 30.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,748 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newcastle Charter
What grades does Newcastle Charter serve?
Newcastle Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Newcastle Charter?
Newcastle Charter has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Charter is 30.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newcastle Charter rank in CA?
Newcastle Charter ranks #3,748 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Newcastle Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Newcastle Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Newcastle Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newcastle Charter has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Newcastle Charter a charter school?
Yes, Newcastle Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Newcastle Charter a Title I school?
No, Newcastle Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newcastle Charter?
35.6% of students at Newcastle 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
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Placer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (916) 663-3307
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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