Bowman Charter vs. Newcastle Charter
Should you attend Bowman Charter or Newcastle Charter? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bowman Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Newcastle Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 603 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bowman Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Newcastle Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
603 students
334 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
30:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1353 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1733 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
83
46
Grade 1 Students
63
23
Grade 2 Students
67
38
Grade 3 Students
66
26
Grade 4 Students
63
37
Grade 5 Students
66
41
Grade 6 Students
67
42
Grade 7 Students
63
45
Grade 8 Students
65
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
16%
14%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
72%
6%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
77%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
13%
