A
Very Good
86/100

Newcomb Academy

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 3351 Val Verde Ave., Long Beach, CA 90808
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 94th percentile in California
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.06 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 51st percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in California for achievement

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
862
Students
enrolled
24.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%94/1002.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%51/100Students gain 1.06 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.03 in 2009–19; 57th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%72/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 12% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +8 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency80% (+32 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency76% (+39 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%82%reading +16 pts, math +26 pts95th percentile (list)
Black55%45%reading +24 pts, math +25 pts91st percentile (list)
Hispanic82%72%reading +43 pts, math +44 pts99th percentile (list)
Asian95%85%reading +21 pts, math +14 pts93rd percentile (list)
Multiracial85%85%reading +16 pts, math +26 pts89th percentile (list)
Low-income62%52%reading +24 pts, math +24 pts93rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3351 Val Verde Ave.
City Long Beach
ZIP Code 90808
District 0622500
NCES School ID 062250002749
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 90808

Understanding the community around Newcomb Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $131,535
Per Capita Income $55,629
Poverty Rate 3.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 65.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.9%
High School or Higher 93.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $854,200
Median Rent $2,204
Owner-Occupied 83.0%
Renter-Occupied 17.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Newcomb Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 37.5%
White 30.6%
Two or More Races 13.3%
Asian 11.3%
Black 6.7%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 862
Teachers (FTE) 35.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 24.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Newcomb Academy?
Newcomb Academy has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Newcomb Academy?
Newcomb Academy has 862 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.1:1.
What grades does Newcomb Academy serve?
Newcomb Academy serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Newcomb Academy receive per student?
Newcomb Academy receives $19,558 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Newcomb Academy in 90808 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,039,513
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,410
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
17.0%

Other Schools in 90808

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026