Newcomb Middle

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.