Newport Heights Elementary: Grades K-6, Academic Excellence (2026 List)

About Newport Heights Elementary

Newport Heights Elementary is located at 300 East 15th Street in the Newport Heights area. This school serves 478 students from grades K to 6. The student–teacher ratio is 20:1. Math proficiency is 61%. Reading proficiency is 64%. The gender mix is 49% female and 51% male. The school environment fosters a community of learners who are respectful and responsible. Campus life is characterized by a balance of academic challenge and social support. Staff work to maintain a safe and productive space for all elementary grades. Daily schedules are organized to facilitate effective instruction and student growth. Behavioral expectations are clearly defined and upheld throughout the school day. Housing prices in this community range from $1,900,000 to $5,500,000. Parents appreciate the clear communication from the school office and the readiness of the graduates. This school is one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 61%

Reading 64%

State average proficiency is 61% in Math and 64% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

19 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

478

Total Students

$120484

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 60.46%

Asian 3.14%

Hispanic 25.52%

Black 0.84%

Two+ Races 10.04%

Native Am. 0%

White

60.46%

Asian

3.14%

Hispanic

25.52%

Black

0.84%

Two+ Races

10.04%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 478

49.16%

235 Female

50.84%

243 Male

Student Population

478 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Newport Heights Elementary Contact Information

Address

2985 Bear St. Bldg. A, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626

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Phone

(949) 515-6970

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Website

http://www.nmusd.us

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 2:54 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Newport Heights Elementary School implemented updated 2026 safety guidelines for campus visitors and student sign-outs. The school is promoting the NMUSD Annual Survey to gather parent feedback on educational priorities. Transfer requests for the next academic year are being accepted through January 23, 2026.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of accessibility features does Newport Heights Elementary have?

Ans. There is a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking spaces set aside for people with different mobility needs on campus.

Q2. Can kids bring birthday treats to Newport Heights Elementary?

Ans. To keep students with severe food allergies safe, parents should look at the student handbook for rules about celebrations that don't involve food.

Q3. How does Newport Heights Elementary School let parents know how their kids are doing in school?

Ans. Teachers send home regular progress reports and hold parent-teacher conferences in the fall to talk about each student's academic progress and goals.

Q4. Are Newport Heights Elementary students allowed to bring things of value?

Ans. The school doesn't want students to bring money or valuables to campus, and it isn't responsible for anything that gets lost or stolen.

Q5. What does the Newport Heights Elementary behavior policy talk about?

Ans. The discipline policy stresses respect and responsibility to make sure that all students can learn in a warm and positive environment.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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