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New Jerusalem Elementary

Below Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 31.1/100

New Jerusalem Elementary has 3 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 31.1/100 — 12.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Delta Home Charter at 37/100, where 9.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,894 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 14.4%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
31.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
15.3
21.8 – 37.1
Avg Exceeded %
8.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
3
of 3 ranked schools

District Analysis

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -10.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 15.3 points — moderately consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 14.4%, 3.8pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.6%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Delta Home Charter leads the district at 37 with 9.7% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in New Jerusalem Elementary

1 Culture First1 On the Rise1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in New Jerusalem Elementary is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

Student demographics

Hispanic
56.2%
White
26.3%
Asian
4.0%
Black
3.8%
Other
9.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
59%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

New Jerusalem Elementary spends $11,894 per student in current expenditures — $2,921 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,894
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,000
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 148.2%
$4,792 → $11,894
Spending Efficiency
2.61
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 65%Support 33%Other 2%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Elementary Schools (3)

New Jerusalem Elementary has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.1 — 12.7 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -10.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Delta Home Charter with a Scope Score of 37 and 9.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Delta Home Charter
New Jerusalem Elementary Culture First
9.7%Developing
37/100
2Delta Charter
New Jerusalem Elementary On the Rise
10.3%Developing
34/100
3New Jerusalem
New Jerusalem Elementary Building Momentum
3.8%Needs Support
22/100

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 New Jerusalem Elementary

  • 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 resources are distributed across schools within the district

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

Frequently asked questions

Is New Jerusalem Elementary a good school district?
New Jerusalem Elementary has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.1/100, which is 12.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.0% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in New Jerusalem Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in New Jerusalem Elementary is Delta Home Charter with a Scope Score of 37/100 and 9.7% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does New Jerusalem Elementary spend per student?
New Jerusalem Elementary spends $11,894 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
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-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.