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Elementary Schools in Newcastle, California

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 56.5/100

Newcastle, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 56.5/100 — 12.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Newcastle Charter at 65/100, where 36.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Newcastle schools average 29.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.4% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
56.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
16.3
48.6 – 64.9
Avg Exceeded %
29.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
8.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How Newcastle schools compare

Newcastle's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 56.5 — 12.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 48.6 to 64.9, a 16.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Newcastle Charter with a Scope Score of 65 and 36.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Newcastle averages 8.4%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Newcastle

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Newcastle ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Newcastle Charter
Newcastle Elementary Strong All-Around
36.6%Solid
65/100
2Newcastle Elementary
Newcastle Elementary Building Momentum
28.9%Solid
56/100
3Ophir STEAM Academy
Loomis Union Elementary Culture First
22.3%Developing
49/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Newcastle

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Newcastle good?
Newcastle's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 56.5/100, which is 12.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 29.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Newcastle?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Newcastle is Newcastle Charter with a Scope Score of 65/100 and 36.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Newcastle schools compare to the state average?
Newcastle elementary schools average a Scope Score of 56.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (12.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 29.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 48.6 to 64.9, a 16.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Newcastle?
Newcastle has 3 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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