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8787 Dolphin Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92646-3218
Summary
Newland (William T.) Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 99th percentile among comparable California schools.
87.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
89.0% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 87.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 89.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 44/4,657 (99th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 37/4,657 (99th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 531 |
| Low-Income Students | 78 (14.7%) |
| English Learners | 16 (3.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.1 points from last year and rose 2.2 points over the full period. Math fell 2.3 points from last year and fell 0.6 points over the full period.
•Math -0.6 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 Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 78.5% to 90.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 2.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 100% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 69% to 98%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 84.8% to 94.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly 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 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 Newland (William T.) Elementary compare within the district?
Newland (William T.) Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Fountain Valley Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Newland (William T.) Elementary rank in California?
Newland (William T.) Elementary ranks No. 44 of 4,657 in reading and No. 37 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 Newland (William T.) Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 7 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 85.3% meet the reading standard and 85.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Newland (William T.) Elementary compare with other schools in Huntington Beach?
Newland (William T.) Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 17 K–5 schools in Huntington Beach with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Huntington BeachHow does Newland (William T.) Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Newland (William T.) Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 125 K–5 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Newland (William T.) ElementaryThis school | 89.0% | 87.2% |
| Oka (Isojiro) Elementary | 79.9% | 85.2% |
| Courreges (Roch) Elementary | 81.3% | 84.6% |
