Serving 135 students in grades 9-12, Newcomers Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
The diversity score of Newcomers Community School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newcomers Community School?
The graduation rate of Newcomers Community School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Newcomers Community School?
135 students attend Newcomers Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Newcomers Community School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newcomers Community School?
Newcomers Community School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newcomers Community School offer ?
Newcomers Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newcomers Community School part of?
In what neighborhood is Newcomers Community School located?
Newcomers Community School is located in the Westside Connection neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 7 other public schools located in Westside Connection.
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The nearest high school to Newcomers Community School is Union High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Westwood Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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