Summary:
The city of Newcomb, New Mexico is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of academic performance, with Newcomb Elementary standing out as the top-performing school in the area, while Newcomb High and Newcomb Middle struggle with lower test scores and graduation rates.
Newcomb Elementary appears to be the standout school, with higher English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates than the Central district and New Mexico state averages, particularly in the lower grades. In contrast, Newcomb High and Newcomb Middle have lower proficiency rates in ELA and Science compared to the district and state. Additionally, Newcomb High has a concerning 78% four-year graduation rate, which is below the state average.
The data also reveals that the Newcomb area has a high-need student population, with all schools reporting very high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 65.78% at Newcomb Elementary to 98.26% at Newcomb High. The student-teacher ratios vary, with Newcomb Elementary having the lowest ratio at 9.8, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve academic outcomes across the Newcomb school district.
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