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#658 of 864 schools in NM
Newcomb Middle
Middle School · Central · Newcomb, NM
A Central middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. BOX 7927, Newcomb, NM 87455
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newcomb Middle score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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
92.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newcomb Middle 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average605/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
2 in CENTRAL
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–8 | Not available | 375 | Compare → |
| Tse Bit Ai MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 406 | 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
- #11 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 Middle is listed in CENTRAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newcomb Middle
Newcomb Middle is a public middle school in Newcomb, NM, part of Central, serving approximately 165 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #658 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newcomb Middle
What grades does Newcomb Middle serve?
Newcomb Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Newcomb Middle?
Newcomb Middle has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcomb Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcomb Middle is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newcomb Middle rank in NM?
Newcomb Middle ranks #658 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Newcomb Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Newcomb Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newcomb Middle has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Newcomb Middle a charter school?
No, Newcomb Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newcomb Middle a Title I school?
No, Newcomb Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newcomb Middle?
92.7% of students at Newcomb Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 165
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- San Juan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.6%
- Phone
- (505) 696-3434
- 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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