New City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 13% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the California state average of 44%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (14-15)
422 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)23%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Asian
(14-15)2%
11%
Hispanic
(14-15)74%
54%
Black
(14-15)5%
6%
White
(14-15)9%
24%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(14-15)10%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
71%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
9%
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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CA state average).
How many students attend New City Elementary School?
422 students attend New City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of New City Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does New City Elementary School offer ?
New City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New City Elementary School part of?
New City Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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