Newark Unified
Newark Unified has 8 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 38.1/100 — 5.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Newark Memorial High at 60/100, where 16.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,659 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 29.6%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 38.9/100 | 5 | 23.1% | 32.1% |
| Middle | Developing 39.1/100 | 1 | 20.4% | 17.3% |
| High | Developing 35.5/100 | 2 | 8.1% | 29.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Newark Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Newark Unified's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 39.1.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -3.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 48.4 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 29.6%, 11.5pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Newark Memorial High leads the district at 60 with 16.3% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Newark Unified spends $12,659 per student in current expenditures — $2,156 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (5)
Newark Unified has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.9 — 4.8 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -3.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Birch Grove Intermediate with a Scope Score of 51 and 35.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birch Grove Intermediate Newark Unified Building Momentum | 35.0% | Solid 51/100 |
| 2 | Lincoln Elementary Newark Unified Building Momentum | 30.2% | Solid 51/100 |
| 3 | John F. Kennedy Elementary Newark Unified Building Momentum | 29.7% | Developing 47/100 |
| 4 | Coyote Hills Elementary Newark Unified Building Momentum | 16.6% | Developing 31/100 |
| 5 | August Schilling Elementary Newark Unified Building Momentum | 4.1% | Needs Support 16/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Newark Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.1 — 1.3 points near the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -12.6pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Newark Middle with a Scope Score of 39 and 20.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newark Middle Newark Unified Building Momentum | 20.4% | Developing 39/100 |
High Schools (2)
Newark Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.5 — 11.9 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Newark Memorial High with a Scope Score of 60 and 16.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newark Memorial High Newark Unified Building Momentum | 16.3% | Solid 60/100 |
| 2 | Bridgepoint High Newark Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 11/100 |
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 Newark Unified
- 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
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