Newcastle Charter vs Skyridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newcastle Charter
Newcastle · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
333 students
Skyridge Elementary
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
461 students
| Measure | Newcastle Charter Newcastle, California | Skyridge Elementary Auburn, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1057 of 5,693 | #2271 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14126 of 50,301 | #29484 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 333 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 30.3 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Newcastle | Auburn |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newcastle Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 43.7).
- •Newcastle Charter does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Newcastle Charter does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Newcastle Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 49.2%).
- •Skyridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 30.3).
- •Skyridge Elementary is the larger school with 461 students compared with 333.
- •Newcastle Charter is a charter school while Skyridge Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle Charter better than Skyridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Newcastle Charter ranks higher (66.0 vs 43.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Newcastle Charter and Skyridge Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Auburn in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newcastle Charter: 333. Skyridge Elementary: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newcastle Charter and Skyridge Elementary rank in California?
Newcastle Charter is 1057th of 5,693 and Skyridge Elementary is 2271st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).