Summary:
This analysis covers 22 elementary schools within the Newport-Mesa Unified district, serving grades K-6 (with some variations), which show a wide range of academic performance and student demographics across the coastal and inland areas of the district.
Schools like Roy O. Andersen Elementary and Newport Coast Elementary are top performers, ranking in the state's 96th-97th percentiles with very high proficiency in English and math, while others such as Wilson Elementary and Pomona Elementary face significant challenges, with proficiency rates below 30% in core subjects. A notable standout is Maude B. Davis Elementary, which achieves the district's highest English proficiency despite serving a more economically diverse population, suggesting effective educational practices.
Key district-wide observations include a consistent gap where science proficiency lags behind English and math, even at high-performing schools. Chronic absenteeism is generally low but spikes at some schools like College Park Elementary. The data also shows that higher per-student spending does not automatically guarantee higher rankings, indicating that how resources are used is critical. Parents should note that Woodland Elementary serves only K-2 and therefore has no standardized test scores for comparison.
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