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Newark Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,823 students in Newark Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Newark Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
4,823 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Newark Unified School District, which is ranked #662 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#630 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
26%
12%
% Hispanic
51%
56%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
9%
20%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,769 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,515 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$80 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,769
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,515
$18,396
Best Newark Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birch Grove Intermediate
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37490 Birch St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3600
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3600
Grades: 3-5
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35430 Blackburn Dr.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3400
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3400
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
Birch Grove Primary
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6071 Smith Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3100
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3100
Grades: K-2
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36111 Bettencourt St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3500
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3500
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #55.
Crossroads High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3720
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3720
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #66.
Newark Memorial High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39375 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4300
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,407 students
Rank: #77.
Newark Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6201 Lafayette Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3000
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,002 students
Rank: #88.
Coyote Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36270 Cherry St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3300
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3300
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #99.
August Schilling Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36901 Spruce St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3800
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3800
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #1010.
Bridgepoint High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3200
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: n/an/a
35725 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3231
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3231
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newark Unified School District?
Newark Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,823 students.
What is the rank of Newark Unified School District?
Newark Unified School District is ranked #662 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newark Unified School District?
51% of Newark Unified School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newark Unified School District?
Newark Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Newark Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,515 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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