Very Good
#1318 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 28% in state
Newcomb Central School
School · Newcomb Central School District · Newcomb, NY
A school in Newcomb, NY where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5535 RT 28N, Newcomb, NY 12852
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Newcomb Central School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newcomb Central School 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low8/100K
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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
$76,000
Median home value
$221,400
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
95.1%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12852; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Newcomb Central School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $87,400NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newcomb Central School is listed in NEWCOMB CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newcomb Central School
Newcomb Central School is a public school in Newcomb, NY, part of Newcomb Central School District, serving approximately 49 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,318 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newcomb Central School
What grades does Newcomb Central School serve?
Newcomb Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Newcomb Central School?
Newcomb Central School has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcomb Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcomb Central School is 2.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newcomb Central School rank in NY?
Newcomb Central School ranks #1,318 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Newcomb Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Newcomb Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newcomb Central School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Newcomb Central School a charter school?
No, Newcomb Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newcomb Central School a Title I school?
No, Newcomb Central School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newcomb Central School?
28.6% of students at Newcomb Central School 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 49
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (518) 582-3341
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 12852)
- 381
- Area median age
- 57.3
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 12852; 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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