Newhall
Newhall has 10 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 61.8/100 — 18.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Stevenson Ranch Elementary at 82/100, where 62.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,214 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 4 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.5%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
District Analysis
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +3.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 46.4 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 10.5%, 7.6pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.7%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Stevenson Ranch Elementary leads the district at 82 with 62.1% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Newhall
Hidden gems: 4 schools in Newhall are classified as Growth Engine (4) — 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
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Newhall spends $11,214 per student in current expenditures — $3,601 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 (10)
Newhall has 10 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 61.8 — 18.1 points above the state average of 43.8. 4 of 10 elementary schools score above 70.
District-wide growth averages +3.5pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Stevenson Ranch Elementary with a Scope Score of 82 and 62.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevenson Ranch Elementary Newhall High Ceiling | 62.1% | Strong 82/100 |
| 2 | Oak Hills Elementary Newhall High Ceiling | 52.1% | Strong 77/100 |
| 3 | Pico Canyon Elementary Newhall High Ceiling | 54.0% | Strong 77/100 |
| 4 | Meadows Elementary Newhall Growth Engine | 45.9% | Strong 71/100 |
| 5 | Valencia Valley Elementary Newhall Strong All-Around | 42.6% | Solid 68/100 |
| 6 | Old Orchard Elementary Newhall Growth Engine | 35.2% | Solid 65/100 |
| 7 | Peachland Avenue Elementary Newhall Growth Engine | 24.3% | Developing 50/100 |
| 8 | Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary Newhall Growth Engine | 16.7% | Developing 46/100 |
| 9 | Wiley Canyon Elementary Newhall Culture First | 17.8% | Developing 46/100 |
| 10 | Newhall Elementary Newhall Building Momentum | 13.8% | Developing 36/100 |
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 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 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