Helen Keller Middle School vs. Newcomb Academy
Should you attend Helen Keller Middle School or Newcomb Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Helen Keller Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Newcomb Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 459 students in grades 6-8, Helen Keller Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 807 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Newcomb Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
459 students
807 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1837 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#494 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
81%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
99
Grade 1 Students
-
81
Grade 2 Students
-
84
Grade 3 Students
-
85
Grade 4 Students
-
93
Grade 5 Students
-
70
Grade 6 Students
166
101
Grade 7 Students
156
93
Grade 8 Students
137
101
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
74%
37%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
14%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
13%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%