Serving 862 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Newcomb Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 862 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Newcomb Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newcomb Academy is 0.73, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Newcomb Academy?
862 students attend Newcomb Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Newcomb Academy students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 7% 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
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 862 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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