Excellent
#861 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 9% in state
Newcastle Elementary
Elementary School · Newcastle Elementary · Newcastle, CA
An elementary school in Newcastle, CA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8951 Valley View Dr., Newcastle, CA 95658
- Math 67% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newcastle Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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
26.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newcastle Elementary 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 CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 334 | 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.
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.
Newcastle Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 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 Elementary is listed in Newcastle Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newcastle Elementary
Newcastle Elementary is a public elementary school in Newcastle, CA, part of Newcastle Elementary, serving approximately 165 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #861 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newcastle Elementary
What grades does Newcastle Elementary serve?
Newcastle Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Newcastle Elementary?
Newcastle Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newcastle Elementary rank in CA?
Newcastle Elementary ranks #861 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Newcastle Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Newcastle Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newcastle Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Newcastle Elementary a charter school?
No, Newcastle Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newcastle Elementary a Title I school?
No, Newcastle Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newcastle Elementary?
26.1% of students at Newcastle Elementary 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
- 165
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Placer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (916) 663-3307
- Area population (ZIP 95658)
- 6,197
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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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