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Elementary Schools in Newhall, California

Near Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 46.3/100

Newhall, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 46.3/100 — 2.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is William S. Hart High at 64/100, where 25.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Newhall schools average 20.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.3% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
46.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.4
35.9 – 64.4
Avg Exceeded %
20.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
14.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How Newhall schools compare

Newhall's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.3 — 2.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 35.9 to 64.4, a 28.4-point spread.

The top-ranked school is William S. Hart High with a Scope Score of 64 and 25.7% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Newhall averages 14.3%, 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 Newhall

2 Culture First1 Strong All-Around3 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Newhall ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1William S. Hart High
William S. Hart Union High Strong All-Around
64Los Angeles25.7%51.6%11.4%1.2%
2Peachland Avenue Elementary
Newhall Building Momentum
50Los Angeles24.3%49.2%15.4%0.9%
3Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary
Newhall Culture First
46Los Angeles16.7%42.2%14.4%0.3%
4Wiley Canyon Elementary
Newhall Culture First
46Los Angeles17.8%48.1%15.0%0.1%
5Newhall Elementary
Newhall Building Momentum
36Los Angeles13.8%31.3%14.2%2.9%
6Valley View Community Elementary
Sulphur Springs Union Building Momentum
36Los Angeles23.6%43.4%15.4%1.2%

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.

Private Schools in Newhall

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Great Beginnings for Little Kids
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-TK · 13 students
1:1Private
Rise & Shine Preschool & Kindergarten
African Methodist Episcopal · Grades Pre-K-TK · 7 students
7:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Newhall

  • 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 Newhall good?
Newhall's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.3/100, which is 2.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 20.3% 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 Newhall?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Newhall is William S. Hart High with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 25.7% 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 Newhall schools compare to the state average?
Newhall elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 20.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 35.9 to 64.4, a 28.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Newhall?
Newhall has 6 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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