Newcomb Academy serves 783 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Newcomb Academy placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 783 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newcomb Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Newcomb Academy's student population of 783 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
783 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newcomb Academy is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Newcomb Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#163 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newcomb Academy's ranking?
Newcomb Academy is ranked #163 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Newcomb Academy?
783 students attend Newcomb Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Newcomb Academy students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newcomb Academy?
Newcomb Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Newcomb Academy offer ?
Newcomb Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Newcomb Academy part of?
Newcomb Academy is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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