Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary
Newhall, CA · Newhall
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, large
2,261st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 60%▼ Declining
21501 Deputy Jake Way, Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 291-4090Official website ↗NCES ID 062718011317Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary 2,261st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 60% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 72th in 2015 to 60th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 228 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 419 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2003, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80.6% | 80.2% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 6.7% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Asian | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0 pts | |
| White | 7.7% | 5.0% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Black | 5.1% | 2.4% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2003. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $697K in zip 91321 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary in?
Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary is part of the Newhall district in Newhall, California.
Is Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary 2,261st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 60% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary?
Hispanic 80%, Two or more races 7%, Asian 6%, White 5% (419 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91321 is $697K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.