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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 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,661 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 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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
10 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
4,661 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Newark Unified School District, which is ranked #695 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#650 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
26%
12%
% Hispanic
52%
56%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
8%
20%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,456 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,089 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$80 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,456
$20,100
Spending / Student
$17,089
$18,511
Best Newark Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Birch Grove Intermediate
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37490 Birch St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3600
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3600
Gr: 3-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35430 Blackburn Dr.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3400
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3400
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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
Gr: K-2 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36111 Bettencourt St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3500
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3500
Gr: K-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Newark Memorial High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39375 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4300
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,367 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Crossroads High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3200
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3200
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Coyote Hills Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36270 Cherry St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3300
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3300
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
August Schilling Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
36901 Spruce St.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3800
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3800
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Bridgepoint High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3200
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newark Unified School District?
Newark Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,661 students.
What is the rank of Newark Unified School District?
Newark Unified School District is ranked #695 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
52% of Newark Unified School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, 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 24:1, 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 $17,089 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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