Is Newcomb Central School a good school?

Newcomb Central School ranks 632 nd of 1500 New York alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Newcomb Central School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 55 students attended Newcomb Central School.

What is the racial makeup of Newcomb Central School?

Students at Newcomb Central School are 93% White, 7% Hispanic.

Newcomb Central School

Summary:

Newcomb Central School is an alternative public school serving grades 1-12 in Newcomb, NY, with a total enrollment of 55 students. The school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate over the past five years, significantly outpacing nearby schools like Minerva Central School.

Newcomb Central School's students have demonstrated strong proficiency in state assessments, particularly in 6th grade English Language Arts and 8th grade Science, where they outperformed the state average. The school also boasts high Regents exam scores, with 80% or more of students scoring proficient or better in Living Environment and U.S. History and Government. This academic success may be attributed to the school's high spending per student, at $40,988 in the 2021-2022 school year, and its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 3.3 to 4.3 over the past three years.

While Newcomb Central School's performance is impressive, the school has also experienced some fluctuations in test scores, and its nearby counterparts, such as Indian Lake Central School, have shown stronger performance in certain subject areas. Additionally, the school's student population has become less economically disadvantaged, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch decreasing from 32.84% in 2021-2022 to 18.18% in 2022-2023. Overall, Newcomb Central School's commitment to academic excellence and its ability to outperform nearby schools in key metrics make it a standout option for families in the Minerva Central School District.

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Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

5535 Rt 28n
Newcomb, NY 12852-0418

(518) 582-3341

District: Newcomb Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
632^nd of 1,500 New York Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 3.3

Number of students: 55

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Newcomb Central School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.58. (See more...)

Compare Details Newcomb Central School ranks better than 57.9% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.43. (See more...)

Compare Details Newcomb Central School ranks better than 51.1% of high schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.32. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Newcomb Central School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.7%), Hispanic (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newcomb Central School is 3.3. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Newcomb Central School:

SchoolDigger ranks Newcomb Central School 632^nd of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Newcomb Central School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Newcomb Central School 600^th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Newcomb Central School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Newcomb Central School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Newcomb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2009	34.83	1727^th	2257	23.5%
2010	65.63	839^th	2263	62.9%
2011	68.91	729^th	2286	68.1%
2012	73.99	584^th	2320	74.8%
2013	55.22	975^th	2325	58.1%
2014	59.96	887^th	2345	62.2%
2015	66.61	725^th	2352	69.2%
2019	57.19	976^th	2413	59.6%
2021	52.15	1014^th	2201	53.9%
2022	46.58	1261^st	2434	48.2%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Newcomb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	43.48	781^st	1338	41.6%
2021	39.71	788^th	1224	35.6%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Newcomb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	81.71	167^th	1095	84.7%
2008	92.65	3^rd	1185	99.7%
2009	77.51	237^th	1224	80.6%
2010	93.93	11^th	1243	99.1%
2011	77.25	297^th	1295	77.1%
2012	80.02	239^th	1337	82.1%
2013	72.40	310^th	1373	77.4%
2014	58.30	507^th	1401	63.8%
2019	37.74	874^th	1439	39.3%
2021	49.35	584^th	1242	53.0%
2022	62.54	480^th	1479	67.5%
2023	54.43	632^nd	1500	57.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Newcomb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	30.02	531^st	716	25.8%
2023	48.20	407^th	772	47.3%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Newcomb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2005	47.03	618^th	935	33.9%
2006	68.23	233^rd	986	76.4%
2007	79.48	17^th	1002	98.3%
2008	74.06	111^th	1027	89.2%
2009	71.51	182^nd	1086	83.2%
2010	78.37	47^th	1117	95.8%
2011	86.78	1^st	1165	99.9%
2012	79.44	83^rd	1198	93.1%
2013	78.31	123^rd	1217	89.9%
2014	75.89	124^th	1237	90.0%
2015	73.99	154^th	1255	87.7%
2016	68.26	267^th	1255	78.7%
2017	68.24	302^nd	1221	75.3%
2018	68.73	345^th	1210	71.5%
2019	49.53	679^th	1207	43.7%
2022	56.26	555^th	1190	53.4%
2023	54.32	600^th	1228	51.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Newcomb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	41.58	471^st	738	36.2%
2023	33.11	577^th	776	25.6%

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Data source: test scores: NY State 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.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Newcomb Central School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	106	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	106
1990	78	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	78
1991	64	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	66
1992	72	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	72
1993	74	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	74
1994	68	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	68
1995	62	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	62
1996	62	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	62
1997	74	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	74
1998	76	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	76
1999	70	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	70
2000	71	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	71
2001	69	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	69
2002	74	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	74
2003	74	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	74
2004	76	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	76
2005	69	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	69
2006	66	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	66
2007	58	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	59
2008	60	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	61
2009	68	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	72
2010	77	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	82
2011	80	0	5	0	0	0	85
2012	85	0	6	1	0	1	93
2013	91	1	7	6	0	1	106
2014	92	0	9	5	0	1	107
2015	87	0	7	1	0	1	96
2016	76	1	6	2	0	0	85
2017	81	0	3	1	0	0	85
2018	73	0	3	1	0	0	77
2019	77	1	2	1	0	0	81
2020	67	0	1	2	0	0	70
2021	65	1	2	3	0	3	74
2022	58	1	1	4	0	3	67
2023	51	0	0	4	0	0	55

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Newcomb Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	106	16.8	6.3	n/a
1990	78	17.2	4.5	n/a
1991	66	15.6	4.2	n/a
1992	72	13.9	5.1	n/a
1993	74	14.4	5.1	n/a
1994	68	15.0	4.5	8.8
1995	62	13.0	4.8	4.8
1996	62	13.0	4.8	4.8
1997	74	13.0	5.7	13.5
1998	76	13.5	5.6	15.8
1999	70	14.5	4.8	11.4
2000	71	14.0	5.1	33.8
2001	69	14.8	4.7	24.6
2002	74	15.4	4.8	21.6
2003	74	15.4	4.8	21.6
2004	76	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	69	15.1	4.6	30.4
2006	66	16.0	4.1	34.8
2007	59	15.0	3.9	18.6
2008	61	15.4	4.0	8.2
2009	72	13.9	5.2	18.1
2010	82	16.7	4.8	20.7
2011	85	16.7	5.0	23.5
2012	93	17.5	5.3	28
2013	106	18.1	5.8	19.8
2014	107	17.1	6.2	20.6
2015	96	16.0	6.0	39.6
2016	85	13.0	6.5	49.4
2017	85	13.0	6.5	45.9
2018	77	18.0	4.2	40.3
2019	81	16.6	4.8	40.7
2020	70	17.0	4.1	40
2021	74	17.1	4.3	21.6
2022	67	19.1	3.4	32.8
2023	55	16.5	3.3	18.2

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 Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	106	16.8	6.3	n/a
1990	78	17.2	4.5	n/a
1991	66	15.6	4.2	n/a
1992	72	13.9	5.1	n/a
1993	74	14.4	5.1	n/a
1994	68	15.0	4.5	8.8
1995	62	13.0	4.8	4.8
1996	62	13.0	4.8	4.8
1997	74	13.0	5.7	13.5
1998	76	13.5	5.6	15.8
1999	70	14.5	4.8	11.4
2000	71	14.0	5.1	33.8
2001	69	14.8	4.7	24.6
2002	74	15.4	4.8	21.6
2003	74	15.4	4.8	21.6
2004	76	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	69	15.1	4.6	30.4
2006	66	16.0	4.1	34.8
2007	59	15.0	3.9	18.6
2008	61	15.4	4.0	8.2
2009	72	13.9	5.2	18.1
2010	82	16.7	4.8	20.7
2011	85	16.7	5.0	23.5
2012	93	17.5	5.3	28
2013	106	18.1	5.8	19.8
2014	107	17.1	6.2	20.6
2015	96	16.0	6.0	39.6
2016	85	13.0	6.5	49.4
2017	85	13.0	6.5	45.9
2018	77	18.0	4.2	40.3
2019	81	16.6	4.8	40.7
2020	70	17.0	4.1	40
2021	74	17.1	4.3	21.6
2022	67	19.1	3.4	32.8
2023	55	16.5	3.3	18.2

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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