Summary:
Newark Middle is a public middle school located in Newark, CA, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,047 students. It is part of the Newark Unified School District, which is ranked 828 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Newark Middle's academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST Science tests, is generally below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy ranged from 31.94% (8th grade) to 52.22% (6th grade), compared to the state averages of 45.95% to 45.82%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 23.17% (8th grade) to 35.91% (6th grade), compared to the state averages of 31.57% to 34.31%. The school's performance in Science, as measured by the CAST test, was also below the state average, with only 21.93% of students proficient or better. Additionally, Newark Middle has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.4% in 2017-2018 to 10.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.
Compared to nearby schools in the Fremont Unified and New Haven Unified districts, such as William Hopkins Middle, John M. Horner Middle, and Itliong-Vera Cruz, Newark Middle's academic performance is generally lower, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, as well as lower chronic absenteeism rates. Newark Middle's overall performance has declined or remained stagnant in recent years, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Newark Unified
SchoolDigger Rank:
1287th of 2,777 California Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,328
Students who attend Newark Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Newark Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 22.8
Number of students: 1,047
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
54.3%
Asian:
22.8%
White:
9.4%
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Two or more races:
7.4%
African American:
3.2%
Pacific Islander:
2.1%
Not Specified:
0.7%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.3%
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