Schools in 95658 — Newcastle, California: 95658 schools average 10.2 points above the state — but the range is 16.0 points wide.
95658 has 4 ranked schools in Newcastle, averaging a Scope Score of 55.1/100 — 10.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 48.7 to 64.7, a 16.0-point spread.
How 95658 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Newcastle Charter with a Scope Score of 65 and 36.6% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 28.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 95658 averages 6.9%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95658 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95658 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95658 | Newcastle | 4 | Solid 55.1/100 | — |
| 95659 | East Nicolaus | 3 | Developing 47.8/100 | -7.3 |
| 95660 | North Highlands | 11 | Needs Support 28.3/100 | -26.8 |
| 95661 | Roseville | 5 | Solid 51.1/100 | -4.0 |
| 95662 | Orangevale | 12 | Developing 45.4/100 | -9.7 |
| 95650 | Loomis | 6 | Solid 62.7/100 | +7.6 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95658
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95658 is classified as Growth Engine — 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
All schools in 95658
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle Charter Newcastle Elementary Strong All-Around | 36.6% | Solid 65/100 |
| 2 | Newcastle Elementary Newcastle Elementary Building Momentum | 28.9% | Solid 58/100 |
| 3 | Ophir STEAM Academy Loomis Union Elementary Growth Engine | 22.3% | Developing 49/100 |
| 4 | Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter Newcastle Elementary Culture First | 27.4% | Developing 49/100 |
Schools in 95658 on the map
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.
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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology