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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-8

Newcomb Academy

Long Beach Unified · Los Angeles County · 3351 Val Verde Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90808-2301

(562) 430-1250

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10/10
#390
Rank 390 out of 5,722
Top 7%
English Language Arts10/10 · #240 · 96th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #509 · 91st percentile
Science10/10 · #475 · 92nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Newcomb Academy is one of those schools that quietly earns a serious reputation — a K-8 magnet program in Long Beach that consistently performs at the top of the state in English, math, and science. The extended grade span means kids build real continuity with teachers and classmates over nearly a decade, which appeals to families who value stability and a tight-knit school community. Long Beach itself has a lot going for character — walkable neighborhoods, proximity to the beach, and a diverse, unpretentious city vibe that makes Newcomb's academic rigor feel grounded rather than high-pressure.

Student Demographics

550 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
199 (36%)
White
183 (33%)
Multiple Races
65 (12%)
Asian
38 (7%)
African American
33 (6%)
Filipino
29 (5%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners16 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged109 (20%)
Students with Disabilities76 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

914
Enrollment
37
Teachers (FTE)
24.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
18.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #738 · 88th percentile

231 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found