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6520 Newcastle Avenue, Reseda, CA 91335-6230
Summary
Newcastle Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 53rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 43.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 42.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 43.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 42.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,340/4,657 (50th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,054/4,657 (56th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 299 |
| Low-Income Students | 268 (90.8%) |
| English Learners | 101 (34.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.8 points from last year and fell 2.9 points over the full period. Math rose 1.9 points from last year and fell 1.9 points over the full period.
•Math -1.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 35.5% to 53.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,340 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
10.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 52.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 73% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 36% to 55%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 31.1% to 50.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 45% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.5-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 50.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Elementary compare within the district?
Newcastle Elementary is No. 206 in reading and No. 211 in math proficiency among the 424 K–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Newcastle Elementary rank in California?
Newcastle Elementary ranks No. 2,340 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,054 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Newcastle Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank tied for No. 219 in reading and No. 223 in math among 424 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 40.9% meet the reading standard and 39.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Newcastle Elementary compare with other schools in Reseda?
Newcastle Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 9 K–5 schools in Reseda with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ResedaHow does Newcastle Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Newcastle Elementary is No. 434 in reading and No. 416 in math proficiency among the 780 K–5 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle ElementaryThis school | 42.0% | 43.7% |
| Bertrand Avenue Elementary | 30.6% | 31.4% |
| Blythe Street Elementary | 47.3% | 38.9% |
