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Newcomb Middle

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Newcomb Middle School is a public middle school in Newcomb, New Mexico, serving 181 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Central District, which is ranked 108 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Newcomb Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New Mexico middle schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 221 out of 235 middle schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year.

Newcomb Middle School's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 19% of Newcomb Middle students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 26% in the Central District and 39% statewide. The school's performance in Mathematics is particularly concerning, with only 5% of students proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to 24% statewide. The performance gap between Newcomb Middle and the state averages has widened over the past few years, indicating a growing academic achievement gap.

Newcomb Middle School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. Female students at Newcomb Middle perform better than their male counterparts, ranking 198 out of 217 middle schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 214 out of 219 for male students. Native American students at Newcomb Middle rank 45 out of 59 middle schools in the state, performing better than the overall school ranking. However, students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Newcomb Middle rank 89 out of 107 middle schools, indicating significant challenges for this population. The high poverty rate at Newcomb Middle School, with a 100% free and reduced-lunch rate, likely contributes to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 Us 491
       Newcomb, NM  87455

(505) 696-3434

District: Central

SchoolDigger Rank:
221st of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,890 Help


Students who attend Newcomb Middle usually attend:

High:    Newcomb High

Feeder schools for Newcomb Middle:

Elementary:    Naschitti Elementary
    Newcomb Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  181

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
87.8%
Hispanic:
5.0%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Newcomb Middle ranks worse than 94% of middle schools in New Mexico. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Newcomb Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Central School District. Racial makeup is: American Indian (87.8%), Hispanic (5%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Central School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newcomb Middle is 15.2, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Central School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newcomb Middle is $12,890, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Central School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Newcomb Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Newcomb Middle 221st of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Newcomb Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Native American students:


Central:

SchoolDigger ranks Central 108th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Newcomb Middle

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Rank History for all students at Newcomb Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 8.54 156th 157 0.6%
2006 13.31 147th 156 5.8%
2007 17.76 148th 171 13.5%
2008 23.27 142nd 172 17.4%
2009 33.25 118th 178 33.7%
2010 28.08 136th 179 24.0%
2011 25.29 139th 173 19.7%
2012 25.85 136th 178 23.6%
2013 12.72 180th 193 6.7%
2014 42.30 126th 222 43.2%
2015 25.35 161st 207 22.2%
2016 15.05 200th 208 3.8%
2017 9.48 174th 176 1.1%
2018 13.36 175th 186 5.9%
2019 12.36 187th 200 6.5%
2022 10.13 215th 232 7.3%
2023 13.01 230th 239 3.8%
2024 12.99 221st 235 6.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Newcomb Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.61 31st 91 65.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Newcomb Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.95 35th 58 39.7%
2023 49.94 34th 100 66.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newcomb Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.84 157th 168 6.5%
2019 14.38 163rd 175 6.9%
2022 11.75 194th 223 13.0%
2023 12.71 220th 227 3.1%
2024 19.83 89th 107 16.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Newcomb Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.08 125th 156 19.9%
2019 11.26 152nd 160 5.0%
2022 17.85 166th 220 24.5%
2023 17.30 195th 213 8.5%
2024 15.75 198th 217 8.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Newcomb Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.57 214th 219 2.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Newcomb Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.05 27th 32 15.6%
2019 13.63 40th 43 7.0%
2022 13.92 65th 67 3.0%
2023 18.42 56th 58 3.4%
2024 26.50 45th 59 23.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Newcomb Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 0 0 0 1 159 n/a n/a 0 160
1991 1 0 0 0 158 n/a n/a 0 159
1992 3 0 0 0 171 n/a n/a 0 174
1993 2 0 0 0 177 n/a n/a 0 179
1994 1 0 0 0 206 n/a n/a 0 207
1995 1 1 0 0 182 n/a n/a 0 184
1996 1 1 0 0 182 n/a n/a 0 184
1997 1 0 0 0 181 n/a n/a 0 182
1998 4 0 0 0 304 n/a n/a 0 308
1999 4 0 0 0 254 n/a n/a 0 258
2000 3 0 0 1 261 n/a n/a 0 265
2001 2 0 0 0 253 n/a n/a 0 255
2002 0 0 0 0 243 n/a n/a 0 243
2003 0 0 0 0 243 n/a n/a 0 243
2004 0 1 0 0 253 n/a n/a 0 254
2005 0 0 0 0 245 n/a n/a 0 245
2006 0 0 0 0 219 n/a n/a 0 219
2007 2 0 0 0 214 n/a n/a 0 216
2008 2 0 0 0 198 n/a n/a 0 200
2009 1 0 0 0 196 n/a n/a 0 197
2010 0 1 0 0 167 0 0 0 168
2011 0 0 0 0 181 1 0 0 182
2012 0 0 0 0 171 2 0 0 173
2013 0 0 0 0 166 1 0 0 167
2014 1 0 0 0 173 1 1 0 176
2015 0 0 1 0 164 0 0 0 165
2016 0 0 2 1 161 0 2 0 166
2017 0 1 2 3 159 0 7 0 172
2018 0 1 1 5 179 0 6 0 192
2019 0 1 1 5 189 0 6 0 202
2020 0 0 2 7 176 0 3 0 188
2021 0 1 2 6 165 0 2 0 176
2022 0 0 2 5 160 0 5 0 172
2023 0 2 2 9 159 0 9 0 181

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Newcomb Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 160 12.5 12.8 n/a
1991 159 11.0 14.4 n/a
1992 174 8.3 20.9 n/a
1993 179 8.7 20.6 n/a
1994 207 9.6 21.6 n/a
1995 184 14.4 12.8 n/a
1996 184 14.4 12.8 n/a
1997 182 15.0 12.1 n/a
1998 308 20.5 15.0 n/a
1999 258 18.8 13.7 91.1
2000 265 19.7 13.5 97.4
2001 255 15.2 16.8 98.8
2002 243 18.5 13.1 95.5
2003 243 18.5 13.1 95.5
2004 254 18.0 14.1 84.6
2005 245 19.0 12.9 86.9
2006 219 18.0 12.2 98.6
2007 216 15.0 14.4 98.6
2008 200 19.0 10.5 92
2009 197 17.5 11.3 98.5
2010 168 14.5 11.5 98.2
2011 182 12.0 15.1 98.4
2012 173 13.4 12.9 98.3
2013 167 12.3 13.5 98.2
2014 176 12.6 13.9 94.9
2015 165 14.0 11.7 98.2
2016 166 14.0 11.8 98.2
2017 172 12.7 13.4 77.9
2018 192 14.0 13.6 98.4
2019 202 12.2 16.5 98.5
2020 188 16.8 11.1 98.4
2021 176 14.5 12.0 100
2022 172 12.4 13.8 100
2023 181 11.9 15.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Newcomb Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 160 12.5 12.8 n/a
1991 159 11.0 14.4 n/a
1992 174 8.3 20.9 n/a
1993 179 8.7 20.6 n/a
1994 207 9.6 21.6 n/a
1995 184 14.4 12.8 n/a
1996 184 14.4 12.8 n/a
1997 182 15.0 12.1 n/a
1998 308 20.5 15.0 n/a
1999 258 18.8 13.7 91.1
2000 265 19.7 13.5 97.4
2001 255 15.2 16.8 98.8
2002 243 18.5 13.1 95.5
2003 243 18.5 13.1 95.5
2004 254 18.0 14.1 84.6
2005 245 19.0 12.9 86.9
2006 219 18.0 12.2 98.6
2007 216 15.0 14.4 98.6
2008 200 19.0 10.5 92
2009 197 17.5 11.3 98.5
2010 168 14.5 11.5 98.2
2011 182 12.0 15.1 98.4
2012 173 13.4 12.9 98.3
2013 167 12.3 13.5 98.2
2014 176 12.6 13.9 94.9
2015 165 14.0 11.7 98.2
2016 166 14.0 11.8 98.2
2017 172 12.7 13.4 77.9
2018 192 14.0 13.6 98.4
2019 202 12.2 16.5 98.5
2020 188 16.8 11.1 98.4
2021 176 14.5 12.0 100
2022 172 12.4 13.8 100
2023 181 11.9 15.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Newcomb Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,890

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newcomb Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 187th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 230th of 239 Middle schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Newcomb Middle)157.7
 7.3%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Central)2920
 9%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Newcomb Middle)76.2
 0.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Central)1925.8
 6.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Newcomb Middle)1011.3
 1.3%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Central)3516.8
 18.2%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Newcomb Middle)1423.1
 9.1%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Central)2723.4
 3.6%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Newcomb Middle)97.7
 1.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Central)99.8
 0.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students202181
 10.4%
African American12
 100%
American Indian189159
 15.9%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic59
 80%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races69
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.5%100%
 1.5%

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Students at Newcomb Middle are 88% American Indian, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 181 students attended Newcomb Middle.

Newcomb Middle ranks in the bottom 6.0% of New Mexico middle schools.

Students who attend Newcomb Middle usually go on to attend Newcomb High


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