NEWCOMB MIDDLE

CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
US 491
NEWCOMB, NM 87455
181 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
181
Total Students
11.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    159 (87.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (5.0 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (5.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
Phone: (505)696-3434
Website: http://www.ccsdnm.org/newcombmiddle
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 127
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 51
Grade 7 71
Grade 8 59
Gender Ratio