Excellent
#1550 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Newland (william T.) Elementary
Elementary School · Fountain Valley Elementary · Huntington Beach, CA
A Fountain Valley Elementary elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8787 Dolphin St., Huntington Beach, CA 92646
- Math 89% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 85% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newland (william T.) Elementary score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 63 points since 2020, reaching 87% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newland (william T.) 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 Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,213/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntington Beach), 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
$132,841
Median home value
$1,031,700
Median rent
$2,570/mo
College educated
50.4%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92646; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. A. Moffett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| St. Simon and St. Jude ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Sts Simon & Jude Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Kinetic AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 346 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fountain Valley Elementary
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,357NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newland (william T.) Elementary is listed in Fountain Valley Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newland (william T.) Elementary
Newland (william T.) Elementary is a public elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA, part of Fountain Valley Elementary, serving approximately 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,550 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newland (william T.) Elementary
What grades does Newland (william T.) Elementary serve?
Newland (william T.) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Newland (william T.) Elementary?
Newland (william T.) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newland (william T.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Newland (william T.) Elementary is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newland (william T.) Elementary rank in CA?
Newland (william T.) Elementary ranks #1,550 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Newland (william T.) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Newland (william T.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Newland (william T.) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newland (william T.) Elementary has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Newland (william T.) Elementary a charter school?
No, Newland (william T.) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newland (william T.) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Newland (william T.) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newland (william T.) Elementary?
14.4% of students at Newland (william T.) 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 501
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (714) 378-4201
- Area population (ZIP 92646)
- 55,814
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 92646; 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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