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Elementary Schools in Newark, California

5 schools ranked by our 6-dimension composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.

How Newark schools compare

Newark's 5 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 43.5 — 2.0 points below the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 28.2 to 52.9, a 24.7-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Birch Grove Intermediate with a composite of 52.9 and 35.0% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Newark schools average 23.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Newark averages 33.3%, which is below the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
43.5
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
24.7
28.2 – 52.9
Avg Exceeded %
23.1%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
5
With composite scores
# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Birch Grove Intermediate
Newark Unified
Alameda 52.9 35.0% 60.4% 30.0% 1.6%
2 Lincoln Elementary
Newark Unified
Alameda 51.2 30.2% 54.3% 29.5% 0.0%
3 John F. Kennedy Elementary
Newark Unified
Alameda 48.4 29.7% 54.2% 23.2% 1.3%
4 Coyote Hills Elementary
Newark Unified
Alameda 36.9 16.4% 35.9% 40.1% 3.1%
5 August Schilling Elementary
Newark Unified
Alameda 28.2 4.1% 13.4% 43.7% 0.8%