Serving 12 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lee (Edwin And Anita) Newcomer 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% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lee (Edwin And Anita) Newcomer ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lee (Edwin And Anita) Newcomer's student population of 12 students has declined by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 83% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lee (Edwin And Anita) Newcomer is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
100%
12%
Hispanic
n/a
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Lee (Edwin And Anita) Newcomer?
12 students attend Lee (Edwin And Anita) Newcomer.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lee (Edwin And Anita) Newcomer students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee (Edwin And Anita) Newcomer?
Lee (Edwin And Anita) Newcomer has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lee (Edwin And Anita) Newcomer offer ?
Lee (Edwin And Anita) Newcomer offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lee (Edwin And Anita) Newcomer part of?
Lee (Edwin And Anita) Newcomer is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Lee (Edwin And Anita) Newcomer located?
Lee (Edwin And Anita) Newcomer is located in the Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Chinatown.
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