Serving 176 students in grades Kindergarten-6, E. L. Musick Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2959 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is E. L. Musick Elementary School's ranking?
E. L. Musick Elementary School is ranked #2959 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend E. L. Musick Elementary School?
176 students attend E. L. Musick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of E. L. Musick Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E. L. Musick Elementary School?
E. L. Musick Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does E. L. Musick Elementary School offer ?
E. L. Musick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is E. L. Musick Elementary School part of?
E. L. Musick Elementary School is part of Newark Unified School District.
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