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1327 West Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92661-1043
Summary
Newport Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 88th percentile among comparable California schools.
71.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
70.8% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 71.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 70.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 598/4,657 (87th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 545/4,657 (88th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 339 |
| Low-Income Students | 67 (19.8%) |
| English Learners | 2 (0.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.3 points from last year and fell 5.0 points over the full period. Math rose 4.3 points from last year and fell 3.6 points over the full period.
•Math -3.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 66.7% to 79.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened 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
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 74% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 69% to 71%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 60.0% to 81.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.5-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
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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 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Newport Elementary compare within the district?
Newport Elementary is No. 6 in both reading and math proficiency among the 19 K–6 schools in Newport-Mesa Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Newport Elementary rank in California?
Newport Elementary ranks No. 598 of 4,657 in reading and No. 545 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 Newport Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 10 in reading and No. 6 in math among 18 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 53.9% meet the reading standard and 57.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Newport Elementary compare with other schools in Newport Beach?
Newport Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–6 schools in Newport Beach with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Newport BeachHow does Newport Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Newport Elementary is No. 53 in reading and No. 39 in math proficiency among the 236 K–6 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Newport ElementaryThis school | 70.8% | 71.9% |
| Eastbluff Elementary | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| Mariners Elementary | 64.6% | 71.5% |
