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Newcastle Elementary: Newcastle Elementary schools score 18.0 points above the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 4.3 points.

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 62.9/100

Newcastle Elementary has 5 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 62.9/100 — 18.0 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Creekside Charter at 79/100, where 59.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,010 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 4.9%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
62.9
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
30.7
48.7 – 79.3
Avg Exceeded %
39.3%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
4.9%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
4
of 5 ranked

Newcastle Elementary's elementary schools average 62.9/100 — 18.0 points above the state average with a −4.3pp declining trajectory.

District Analysis

Newcastle Elementary has 5 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 62.9/100 — 18.0 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

District-wide elementary growth averages -4.3pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 30.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 4.9%, 13.0pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 1.7%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Creekside Charter leads the district at 79 with 59.9% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Newcastle Elementary

2 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

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

Student demographics

Hispanic
12.7%
White
68.0%
Asian
7.8%
Black
0.3%
Other
11.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
13%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Newcastle Elementary spends $16,010 per student in current expenditures — $1,195 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$16,010
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
398
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 324.5%
$3,771 → $16,010
Spending Efficiency
3.93
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 53%Support 45%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

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$51,455–$109,390
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
26
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Newcastle Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (5)

Newcastle Elementary has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 62.9 — 18.0 points above the state average of 44.8. 1 of 5 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth averages -4.3pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Creekside Charter with a Scope Score of 79 and 59.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Creekside Charter
Newcastle Elementary High Ceiling
59.9%Strong
79/100
2Newcastle Charter
Newcastle Elementary Strong All-Around
36.6%Solid
65/100
3Rocklin Academy Gateway
Newcastle Elementary Strong All-Around
43.6%Solid
64/100
4Newcastle Elementary
Newcastle Elementary Building Momentum
28.9%Solid
58/100
5Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter
Newcastle Elementary Culture First
27.4%Developing
49/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 Newcastle Elementary

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Newcastle Elementary a good school district?
Newcastle Elementary has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 62.9/100, which is 18.0 points above the state average. 39.3% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Newcastle Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Newcastle Elementary is Creekside Charter with a Scope Score of 79/100 and 59.9% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Newcastle Elementary spend per student?
Newcastle Elementary spends $16,010 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 is the teacher salary range in Newcastle Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Newcastle Elementary range from $51,455–$109,390 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.