Dulce Middle vs Newcomb Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Mexico, United States, 171 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dulce Middle
Dulce · Public middle · Grades 6–8
130 students
Newcomb Middle
Newcomb · Public middle · Grades 6–8
127 students
| Measure | Dulce Middle Dulce, New Mexico | Newcomb Middle Newcomb, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 138 | #123 of 138 |
| National rank | #15100 of 15,369 | #14907 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 130 | 127 |
| Enrollment | 130 | 127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 7% |
| city | Dulce | Newcomb |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newcomb Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.0 vs 9.9).
- •Newcomb Middle does better on math proficiency (7% vs 2.5%).
- •Newcomb Middle does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 2.5%).
- •Dulce Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 100%).
- •Newcomb Middle does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.4).
- •Dulce Middle is the larger school with 130 students compared with 127.
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 Dulce Middle better than Newcomb Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Newcomb Middle ranks higher (12.0 vs 9.9 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 Dulce Middle and Newcomb Middle?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Dulce and Newcomb in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dulce Middle: 130. Newcomb Middle: 127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dulce Middle and Newcomb Middle rank in New Mexico?
Dulce Middle is 134th of 138 and Newcomb Middle is 123rd of 138 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).