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Newhall: Newhall elementary schools add +3.5 points from grade 3 to 5 — a signal that schools are adding real value.

Above Average2024–25 data10 schools · avg 63.3/100

Newhall has 10 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 63.3/100 — 18.4 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Stevenson Ranch Elementary at 84/100, 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.

Avg Scope Score
63.3
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
47.0
36.7 – 83.7
Avg Exceeded %
36.5%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.5%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

Newhall's elementary schools average 63.3/100 — 18.4 points above the state average with +3.5pp grade-to-grade growth.

District Analysis

Newhall has 10 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 63.3/100 — 18.4 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

District-wide elementary growth averages +3.5pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — schools are adding meaningful value beyond what students arrive with.

Score range of 47.0 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 10.5%, 7.4pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 0.7%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Stevenson Ranch Elementary leads the district at 84 with 62.1% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Newhall

4 Growth Engine3 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
50.4%
White
25.3%
Asian
9.5%
Black
1.8%
Other
12.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
52%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,214
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
5,920
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 14.6%
$9,787 → $11,214
Spending Efficiency
5.64
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 66%Support 34%
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
$61,406–$117,288
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
299
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Newhall

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (10)

Newhall has 10 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 63.3 — 18.4 points above the state average of 44.8. 4 of 10 elementary schools score above 70.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +3.5pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Stevenson Ranch Elementary with a Scope Score of 84 and 62.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Stevenson Ranch Elementary
Newhall High Ceiling
62.1%Strong
84/100
2Oak Hills Elementary
Newhall High Ceiling
52.1%Strong
77/100
3Pico Canyon Elementary
Newhall High Ceiling
54.0%Strong
76/100
4Meadows Elementary
Newhall Growth Engine
45.9%Strong
72/100
5Old Orchard Elementary
Newhall Growth Engine
35.2%Solid
69/100
6Valencia Valley Elementary
Newhall Strong All-Around
42.6%Solid
69/100
7Peachland Avenue Elementary
Newhall Growth Engine
24.3%Solid
52/100
8Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary
Newhall Growth Engine
16.7%Solid
51/100
9Wiley Canyon Elementary
Newhall Culture First
17.8%Developing
46/100
10Newhall Elementary
Newhall Building Momentum
13.8%Developing
37/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 10 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 Newhall

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 Newhall a good school district?
Newhall has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 63.3/100, which is 18.4 points above the state average. 36.5% 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 Newhall?
The highest-scoring school in Newhall is Stevenson Ranch Elementary with a Scope Score of 84/100 and 62.1% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Newhall spend per student?
Newhall spends $11,214 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 Newhall?
Teacher salaries in Newhall range from $61,406–$117,288 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.