Newcomb Academy vs Oak Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newcomb Academy
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–8
914 students
Oak Middle
Los Alamitos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
998 students
| Measure | Newcomb Academy Long Beach, California | Oak Middle Los Alamitos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #389 of 5,693 | #67 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6205 of 50,301 | #1472 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 914 | 998 |
| Enrollment | 914 | 998 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 71% |
| city | Long Beach | Los Alamitos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 77.9).
- •Newcomb Academy does better on math proficiency (76% vs 71%).
- •Oak Middle does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- •Oak Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 20.1%).
- •Newcomb Academy does better on students per teacher (25.4 vs 27.0).
- •Oak Middle is the larger school with 998 students compared with 914.
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 Newcomb Academy better than Oak Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Middle ranks higher (80.1 vs 77.9 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 Newcomb Academy and Oak Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Los Alamitos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newcomb Academy: 914. Oak Middle: 998. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newcomb Academy and Oak Middle rank in California?
Newcomb Academy is 389th of 5,693 and Oak Middle is 67th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).