- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Newark Junior High held near 1,002 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.8 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 062706007796 · Newark, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
980 enr · 21.8:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Newark Memorial High (1,367 students)
Newark Junior High held near 1,002 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.8 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Newark Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newark Memoria
Newark Memorial High
1,367 students
- This school
Newark Junior High
980 students
- John F. Kenned 455
John F. Kennedy Elementary
455 students
- Coyote Hills E 440
Coyote Hills Elementary
440 students
- Birch Grove Pr 409
Birch Grove Primary
409 students
- August Schilli 344
August Schilling Elementary
344 students
What this shows Newark Junior High reports 980 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newark Junior High compares
Newark Junior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,523
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Newark Unified reports $16,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~980 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,047 (2022-23) → 1,002 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.