Enrollment
980
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newark, CA
Newark Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Newark Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062706007796
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newark Junior High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Newark Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newark Junior High ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Newark, CA.
School address
District: Newark Unified · California
NCES ID 062706007796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newark Junior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newark Junior High
Newark Junior High is a large middle school in Newark, California, enrolling 980 students.
At 21.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 980 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 843 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #96.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and Asian (24%) (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Newark Unified also operates Newark Memorial High (1,367 students) and John F. Kennedy Elementary (455 students) alongside Newark Junior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Newark Junior High compares
Newark Junior High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 980 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
980
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,703
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.8%
Asian 23.5%
White 7.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Newark Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Unified, which includes Newark Junior High.
$14,703
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.1%
State 36.7%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Newark Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Memorial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coyote Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birch Grove Primary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| August Schilling Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newark Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~980 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Newark Junior High
How many students attend Newark Junior High?
Newark Junior High has 980 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newark, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newark Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Newark Junior High is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newark Junior High?
39.6% of students at Newark Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newark Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Newark Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment, in Newark, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newark Junior High?
Newark Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newark Junior High rank among public schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Newark Junior High ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Newark, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newark on the city page.
Is Newark Junior High a good school?
Newark Junior High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Newark Unified?
Besides Newark Junior High, Newark Unified also operates Newark Memorial High (1,367 students), John F. Kennedy Elementary (455 students), and Coyote Hills Elementary (440 students). See the Newark Unified district page for the complete list.
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