C
Below Average
52/100

Newcomb Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 US 491, Newcomb, NM 87455
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 9th percentile in New Mexico
Growth
B
Students gain 1.20 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 57th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

52
Repit Score
out of 100
165
Students
enrolled
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%9/1003.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%57/100Students gain 1.20 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.92 in 2009–19; 74th percentile in New Mexico (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 65% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with New Mexico schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −23 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency13% (−19 pts vs. state avg 32%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency7% (−15 pts vs. state avg 22%)
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 New Mexico 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
American Indian / Alaska Native12%8%reading -11 pts, math -4 pts27th percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -14 pts, math -9 pts8th 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 US 491
City Newcomb
ZIP Code 87455
District 3500390
NCES School ID 350039000684
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 87455

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $31,875
Per Capita Income $20,377
Poverty Rate 32.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.2%
High School or Higher 80.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $27,400
Median Rent $650
Owner-Occupied 85.1%
Renter-Occupied 14.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Newcomb Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

American Indian 83.0%
Hispanic/Latino 9.1%
Two or More Races 7.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 165
Teachers (FTE) 11.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Newcomb Middle?
Newcomb Middle has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Middle?
Newcomb Middle has 165 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does Newcomb Middle serve?
Newcomb Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Newcomb Middle receive per student?
Newcomb Middle receives $22,238 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.

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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