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Newcastle Elementary

6520 Newcastle Ave., Reseda, CA, 91335

About Newcastle Elementary

Newcastle Elementary School in Reseda, California is a public school for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has about 294 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 20:1 which keeps class sizes small and allows for personalized instruction. Newcastle Elementary follows the academic standards set by the state of California. It teaches math, English language arts, science, and social studies as part of its curriculum. The school focuses on basic reading and writing skills as well as using technology and working together in the classroom to keep students interested. The student body is made up of people from all walks of life with a lot of minority students and families that speak more than one language. According to academic data around 42% of students do well in math and around 47% do well in reading. The district's public school funding is mostly in line with California averages and goes toward things like classroom resources, access to technology and programs that help students. Newcastle Elementary School is a good place for students to learn because it focuses on building strong core skills and helping students grow. The school is one of the top elementary schools in California.

Newcastle Elementary Contact Information

Address

6520 Newcastle Ave., Reseda, CA, 91335

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Phone

(818) 343-8795

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 47% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
294
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2086 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Newcastle Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 a.m. – 2:25 p.m

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 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.

Student Demographics

White 7.14%
Asian 2.72%
Hispanic 82.99%
Black 3.4%
Two+ Races 3.74%
Native Am. 0%
White
7.14%
Asian
2.72%
Hispanic
82.99%
Black
3.4%
Two+ Races
3.74%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 294
47.62%
140 Female
52.38%
154 Male

Student Population

294 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school earned California PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Silver Level recognition, acknowledging its successful efforts to promote respectful behavior, student well-being, and a positive school climate

FAQ

Q1. How does Newcastle Elementary help students be creative when they learn?

Answer. Teachers give students creative projects, art activities, and interactive assignments that let them think about their ideas.

Q2. What kinds of events make students feel good about their school?

Ans. The school might hold themed days, assemblies, and parties to get everyone excited and connected.

Q3: What does the school do to help students get better at studying?

Ans. Teachers help students plan their work, keep track of their assignments, and set up good study habits.

Q4. What chances do students have to work together?

Ans. Students work together on group projects and learn together in ways that help them work together and solve problems.

Q5. What does the school do to honor students' achievements?

Ans. Newcastle Elementary may recognize accomplishments with awards, praise in the classroom, and school-wide events.

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

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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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