Bowman Charter vs. Newcastle Charter
Should you attend Bowman Charter or Newcastle Charter? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bowman Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Newcastle Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 606 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bowman Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Newcastle Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
606 students
333 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
28:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1336 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1574 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
84
40
Grade 1 Students
65
31
Grade 2 Students
65
31
Grade 3 Students
66
39
Grade 4 Students
65
29
Grade 5 Students
65
41
Grade 6 Students
65
40
Grade 7 Students
68
42
Grade 8 Students
63
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
18%
15%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
70%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
13%