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Newman-Crows Landing Unified

Below Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 37.7/100

Newman-Crows Landing Unified has 7 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 37.7/100 — 6.1 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. The district spends $14,058 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 22.3%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
37.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
24.8
25.7 – 50.4
Avg Exceeded %
10.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
39.9/100
413.2%15.3%
MiddleNeeds Support
25.7/100
15.7%16.5%
HighDeveloping
39.3/100
26.5%39.3%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Newman-Crows Landing Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
39.9
avg score · 4 schools
Bonita Elementary
Developing
46/100
Hunt Elementary
Developing
38/100
+1 more elementary schools
Middle
25.7
avg score · 1 school
Yolo Junior High
Needs Support
26/100
High
39.3
avg score · 2 schools

District Analysis

Strongest level: Newman-Crows Landing Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 39.9.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -2.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 24.8 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 22.3%, 4.2pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Orestimba High leads the district at 50 with 12.9% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Newman-Crows Landing Unified

2 Culture First1 On the Rise4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Newman-Crows Landing Unified 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
78.9%
White
11.3%
Asian
0.5%
Black
1.5%
Other
7.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
47%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Newman-Crows Landing Unified spends $14,058 per student in current expenditures — $757 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,058
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
3,213
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 24.7%
$11,275 → $14,058
Spending Efficiency
2.68
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 54%Support 41%Other 5%
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 (4)

Newman-Crows Landing Unified has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.9 — 3.9 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -2.9pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Bonita Elementary with a Scope Score of 46 and 19.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Bonita Elementary
Newman-Crows Landing Unified On the Rise
19.5%Developing
46/100
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

Middle Schools (1)

Newman-Crows Landing Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 25.7 — 14.8 points below the state average of 40.5.

Growth averages -12.6pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Yolo Junior High with a Scope Score of 26 and 5.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Yolo Junior High
Newman-Crows Landing Unified Building Momentum
5.7%Needs Support
26/100

High Schools (2)

Newman-Crows Landing Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.3 — 8.2 points below the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Orestimba High with a Scope Score of 50 and 12.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Orestimba High
Newman-Crows Landing Unified Building Momentum
12.9%Solid
50/100
2West Side Valley High (Continuation)
Newman-Crows Landing Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
28/100

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-Crows Landing 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Newman-Crows Landing Unified a good school district?
Newman-Crows Landing Unified has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.7/100, which is 6.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.2% 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 Newman-Crows Landing Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Newman-Crows Landing Unified is Orestimba High with a Scope Score of 50/100 and 12.9% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Newman-Crows Landing Unified spend per student?
Newman-Crows Landing Unified spends $14,058 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.