Newcomb Academy vs Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle
Los Alamitos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,018 students
| Measure | Newcomb Academy Long Beach, California | Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle Los Alamitos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #389 of 5,693 | #112 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6205 of 50,301 | #1945 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 914 | 1,018 |
| Enrollment | 914 | 1,018 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 70% |
| city | Long Beach | Los Alamitos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (77.9 vs 77.3).
- •Newcomb Academy does better on math proficiency (76% vs 70%).
- •Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Newcomb Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 22.3%).
- •Newcomb Academy does better on students per teacher (25.4 vs 26.8).
- •Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle is the larger school with 1,018 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 Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Newcomb Academy and Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Los Alamitos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newcomb Academy: 914. Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle: 1,018. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newcomb Academy and Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle rank in California?
Newcomb Academy is 389th of 5,693 and Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle is 112th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).