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Email BoardNewcastle Charter
8951 Valley View Drive, Newcastle, CA 95658-9723
Summary
Newcastle Charter is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 95th percentile among comparable California schools.
78.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
66.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 78.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 66.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 72/1,734 (96th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 96/1,735 (95th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 29:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 333 |
| Low-Income Students | 61 (18.3%) |
| English Learners | 4 (1.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.9 points from last year and rose 8.5 points over the full period. Math rose 9.6 points from last year and rose 11.4 points over the full period.
•Math +11.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 60.0% to 86.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 69% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 55% to 63%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 64.7% to 69.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.1-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Newcastle Charter compare within the district?
Newcastle Charter is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 5 K–8 schools in Newcastle Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Newcastle Charter rank in California?
Newcastle Charter ranks No. 72 of 1,734 in reading and No. 96 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Newcastle Charter compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 4 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 68.8% meet the reading standard and 51.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Newcastle Charter compare with other schools in Newcastle?
Newcastle Charter is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–8 schools in Newcastle with 2026 results.
Explore schools in NewcastleHow does Newcastle Charter compare with other schools in Placer County?
Newcastle Charter is No. 4 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 21 K–8 schools in Placer County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Placer CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle CharterThis school | 66.1% | 78.0% |
| Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter | 45.9% | 55.3% |
| Newcastle Elementary | 62.0% | 71.1% |
