Helen Keller Middle vs Newcomb Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen Keller Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
515 students
Newcomb Academy
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–8
914 students
| Measure | Helen Keller Middle Long Beach, California | Newcomb Academy Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #217 of 1,334 | #389 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4037 of 15,369 | #6205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 515 | 914 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 914 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 76% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newcomb Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 66.8).
- •Newcomb Academy does better on math proficiency (76% vs 56%).
- •Newcomb Academy does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 76%).
- •Newcomb Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 40.8%).
- •Helen Keller Middle does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 25.4).
- •Newcomb Academy is the larger school with 914 students compared with 515.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Helen Keller Middle better than Newcomb Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Newcomb Academy ranks higher (77.9 vs 66.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Helen Keller Middle and Newcomb Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen Keller Middle: 515. Newcomb Academy: 914. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen Keller Middle and Newcomb Academy rank in California?
Helen Keller Middle is 217th of 1,334 and Newcomb Academy is 389th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).