Below Average
#708 of 864 schools in NM
Newcomb High
High School · Central · Newcomb, NM
A Central high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. BOX 7927, Newcomb, NM 87455
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Newcomb High score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newcomb High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average605/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,625
Median home value
$25,600
Median rent
$625/mo
College educated
11.3%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
29%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in CENTRAL
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Prep AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 136 | Compare → |
| Kirtland Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 704 | Compare → |
| Shiprock HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 539 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Central
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #13 of 15
- District spending per student
- $23,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newcomb High is listed in CENTRAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newcomb High
Newcomb High is a public high school in Newcomb, NM, part of Central, serving approximately 230 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #708 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newcomb High
What grades does Newcomb High serve?
Newcomb High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Newcomb High?
Newcomb High has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcomb High?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcomb High is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newcomb High rank in NM?
Newcomb High ranks #708 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Newcomb High's MySchoolScout rating?
Newcomb High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Newcomb High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newcomb High has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Newcomb High a charter school?
No, Newcomb High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newcomb High a Title I school?
No, Newcomb High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newcomb High?
98.3% of students at Newcomb High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- San Juan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 77.8%
- Phone
- (505) 696-3417
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87455)
- 1,522
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87455; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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