Summary:
Newcastle, California (zip code 95658) is served by four public K-8 schools across three districts, offering families a variety of strong educational options with a total enrollment of just over 1,000 students.
When comparing schools, Newcastle Charter stands out for its top academic performance, particularly in English, while Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter operates with remarkable efficiency, achieving solid results with the lowest per-student spending and an exceptional 0.3% chronic absenteeism rate. Newcastle Elementary offers the smallest class sizes with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio, and Ophir STEAM Academy excels in science, with 68.52% of students proficient, far exceeding state averages.
All four schools in the area consistently outperform California state averages in every core subject, and they share an exceptionally strong attendance culture, with chronic absenteeism rates far below the state average of 19.4%. The data shows different strengths across the schools, from Loomis Union Elementary district's high ranking to the consistent performance of the charter schools, providing families with meaningful choices based on educational priorities like specialized programs, class size, or academic focus.
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