Serving 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5, N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
417 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 11, 2026
School Rankings
N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5677 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts's ranking?
N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts is ranked #5677 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts?
417 students attend N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts?
N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts offer ?
N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts part of?
N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts is part of N.E.W. Academy Of Science And Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts located?
N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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