NEWCOMB MIDDLE SCHOOL
NEWCOMB MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the CENTRAL school district, located in NEWCOMB, NM with about 192 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, NEWCOMB MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
NEWCOMB MIDDLE School is a public school located in Newcomb, New Mexico, serving students within the Central Consolidated School District. Situated along US Highway 491, the school primarily serves a rural, predominantly Navajo student population. As part of a district committed to cultural integration, NEWCOMB MIDDLE strives to balance rigorous academic standards with the preservation of Navajo language and traditions, aiming to prepare students for success in both local and broader educational contexts.
The school functions as a community hub, emphasizing the importance of parent and family involvement in student development during the critical middle school years. Its academic approach typically focuses on core subjects such as mathematics, science, and literacy, often supplemented by extracurricular activities and programs designed to foster student engagement. By providing a structured environment, NEWCOMB MIDDLE seeks to build a strong foundation for its students as they transition from elementary school to the challenges of secondary education.
For more information, contact NEWCOMB MIDDLE at (505) 368-4984 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEWCOMB, NM 87455
(505) 368-4984
http://centralschools.org/~nms/
NEWCOMB MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEWCOMB, NM with about 192 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CENTRAL
- Total Students:
- 192
- Teachers:
- 14.05
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 192 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEWCOMB MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 93% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 93.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 53.1%
- Male
- 46.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.