Newark Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 998 students |  

PHONE: (510) 818-3000

FAX: (510) 794-2079

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6201 Lafayette Ave.

Newark, CA 94560

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Newark Junior High School is a public middle school in the Newark Unified School District. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.

This school has an average Community Rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from 19 school community members.

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Posted on Apr 16, 2010
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Both my daughter and I met our first truly best friends there and have nothing but good memories of the school.
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Posted on Sep 18, 2009
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I just went to back-to-school night for my 8th grade son and I was very impressed with his teachers. Each teacher had at least 10 years teaching experience and still showed passion for their profession. I have 2 older children who went to this school and another younger daughter to follow. The two older children are doing fine. One is at Newark Memorial and the other starting Cal Poly. This school can provide a great education for your student.
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Posted on Sep 16, 2009
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NJHS has some really awesome teachers
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Posted on Jun 16, 2009
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I have been going to this school just for 8th grade, I really like it!
--Submitted by a student

Posted on Sep 18, 2008
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Wonderful staff! Great location!
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Posted on Jan 4, 2008
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this school is the best school my child has been to and she transfered 7 times!
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Posted on Sep 14, 2007
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Although my child had some problems with math last year, the teachers where very helpful. Anytime I call or email I get a response right away. I feel the teacher really love what they do and go above and beyond. They are available most of the time before and after school to help students. All that the student has to do is show the enthusiasm and the teachers will help. My child has come in before and after school and there is always someone to help. A great thanks to all the staff for loving what you do. A special that to Ms. Huerta for your prompt responses.
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Posted on Jun 13, 2007
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The Teachers that care do work hard to inform parents, update websites & help kids who are having trouble. Some Teachers just shrug off and say they didn't have time or forgot to inform parent of failing.. They don't answer emails, etc. We try get help from the Teachers we get a Lecture and little help.
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Posted on May 23, 2007
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Teacher are over worked and pressured to push students [through] there subjects to make the calender year. Students are failing in Math and Reading. Most teacher are good,but to much pressure to roll out these subject and student are left behind and /or sent to the next grade level without full knowledge of the much needed skills in math and reading. This is seen now by lack of parent and board member involvement. Gangs/bulling are vastly taken over due a lack dress code enforcement and school holding zero tolerance codes. Kids need to have program and city involvement,Not lip services!
--Submitted by Tammy martinez, a parent

Posted on Feb 2, 2005
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This is a very good school. Teachers pay lots of attention on academics. Principal is fully involved and open for suggestions. Teachers run advance programs to motivate the gifted kids. This school has a very good PE teacher. Lots of parents are fully involved and as a result school is doing better and better every year. My son has been in this school since first grade to 6th grade and I am very happy about this school in all aspects. This school has wonderful teachers and principal.
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