New Beginnings Academy serves 11 students in grades 8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
20%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
70%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
18%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend New Beginnings Academy?
11 students attend New Beginnings Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of New Beginnings Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are White.
What grades does New Beginnings Academy offer ?
New Beginnings Academy offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is New Beginnings Academy part of?
New Beginnings Academy is part of Newark Unified School District.
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