Serving 55 students in grades 1-12, Newcomb Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Newcomb Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newcomb Central School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newcomb Central School?
The graduation rate of Newcomb Central School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Newcomb Central School?
55 students attend Newcomb Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Newcomb Central School students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newcomb Central School?
Newcomb Central School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newcomb Central School offer ?
Newcomb Central School offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newcomb Central School part of?
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