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Elementary Schools in Newman, California

Below Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 36.3/100

Newman, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 36.3/100 — 7.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Orestimba High at 50/100, where 12.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Newman schools average 8.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.4% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
36.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
24.8
25.7 – 50.4
Avg Exceeded %
8.7%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
23.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How Newman schools compare

Newman's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.3 — 7.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.7 to 50.4, a 24.8-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Orestimba High with a Scope Score of 50 and 12.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Newman averages 23.4%, which is below 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 Newman

2 Culture First4 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Newman ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Orestimba High
Newman-Crows Landing Unified Building Momentum
12.9%Solid
50/100
2Hurd Barrington Elementary
Newman-Crows Landing Unified Culture First
12.1%Developing
40/100
3Hunt Elementary
Newman-Crows Landing Unified Building Momentum
10.0%Developing
38/100
4Von Renner Elementary
Newman-Crows Landing Unified Culture First
11.3%Developing
35/100
5West Side Valley High (Continuation)
Newman-Crows Landing Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
28/100
6Yolo Junior High
Newman-Crows Landing Unified Building Momentum
5.7%Needs Support
26/100

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 Newman

  • 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 Newman good?
Newman's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.3/100, which is 7.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.7% 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 Newman?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Newman is Orestimba High with a Scope Score of 50/100 and 12.9% 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 Newman schools compare to the state average?
Newman elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.5 points below). The exceeded rate averages 8.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.7 to 50.4, a 24.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Newman?
Newman 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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