Serving 162 students in grades 7-10, Newcomer Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-10
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Newcomer Center's student population of 162 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-10
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1987
Last Day of School
Fri. May 22, 2026
The diversity score of Newcomer Center is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
88%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Newcomer Center?
162 students attend Newcomer Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Newcomer Center students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newcomer Center?
Newcomer Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newcomer Center offer ?
Newcomer Center offers enrollment in grades 7-10
What school district is Newcomer Center part of?
Newcomer Center is part of Arlington Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Newcomer Center located?
Newcomer Center is located in the Southeast Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 25 other public schools located in Southeast Arlington.
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