Serving 162 students in grades 7-10, Newcomer Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-10
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#8098 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
88%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newcomer Center's ranking?
Newcomer Center is ranked #8098 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Newcomer Center?
162 students attend Newcomer Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Newcomer Center students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newcomer Center?
Newcomer Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newcomer Center offer ?
Newcomer Center offers enrollment in grades 7-10
What school district is Newcomer Center part of?
Newcomer Center is part of Arlington ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Newcomer Center located?
Newcomer Center is located in the Southeast Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 25 other public schools located in Southeast Arlington.
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