Serving 217 students in grades 1-8, New Jerusalem 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Jerusalem ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
New Jerusalem's student population of 217 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Rankings
New Jerusalem 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 New Jerusalem is 0.56, 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
#8456 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
39%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Jerusalem's ranking?
New Jerusalem is ranked #8456 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend New Jerusalem?
217 students attend New Jerusalem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of New Jerusalem students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Jerusalem?
New Jerusalem has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does New Jerusalem offer ?
New Jerusalem offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is New Jerusalem part of?
New Jerusalem is part of New Jerusalem Elementary School District.
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