J Larry Newton School
Tel:
(251)990-3858
- J Larry Newton School serves 670 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 63% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- J Larry Newton School's student population of 670 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 670 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- J Larry Newton School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of J Larry Newton School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #242 out of 1,264 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| Black | 7% | 33% |
| White | 79% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Baldwin County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to J Larry Newton School is Fairhope High School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fairhope Middle School (4.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fairhope Primary School (3.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairhope Fairhope High School Grades: 9-12 | 1657 students
2.5 miles
18800 Greeno Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251)928-8309 2.5 9-12 1657 - Fairhope Fairhope Primary School Grades: PK-3 | 1105 students
3.7 miles
408 N Section Street
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251)928-8400 3.7 PK-3 1105 - Fairhope Fairhope Intermediate School Grades: 4-6 | 825 students
3.8 miles
2 N Bishop Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251)928-7841 3.8 4-6 825 - Fairhope Fairhope Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 830 students
4.9 miles
Two Pirate Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251)928-2573 4.9 7-8 830 - Foley Magnolia School Grades: PK-6 | 668 students
7.7 miles
1 Jaguar Loop
Foley, AL 36535
(251)965-6200 7.7 PK-6 668
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