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3351 Val Verde Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90808-2301
Summary
Newcomb Academy is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 97th percentile among comparable California schools.
80.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
72.4% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 80.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 72.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 52/1,734 (97th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 61/1,735 (97th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 914 |
| Low-Income Students | 184 (20.1%) |
| English Learners | 27 (3.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.7 points from last year and rose 1.3 points over the full period. Math fell 1.1 points from last year and rose 2.6 points over the full period.
•Math +2.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 70.4% to 89.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.9-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 90% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 52% to 83%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 64.2% to 80.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.9-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Newcomb Academy compare within the district?
Newcomb Academy is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Long Beach Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Newcomb Academy rank in California?
Newcomb Academy ranks No. 52 of 1,734 in reading and No. 61 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Newcomb Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 6 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 57.4% meet the reading standard and 48.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Newcomb Academy compare with other schools in Long Beach?
Newcomb Academy is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Long Beach with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Long BeachHow does Newcomb Academy compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Newcomb Academy is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 145 K–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Newcomb AcademyThis school | 72.4% | 80.5% |
| Cubberley K-8 | 59.3% | 72.5% |
| Muir K-8 | 33.3% | 42.5% |
