J Larry Newton School
Tel:
(251)990-3858
- J Larry Newton School serves 668 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.
- J Larry Newton School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
J Larry Newton School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- J Larry Newton School's student population of 668 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 668 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
- J Larry Newton School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of J Larry Newton School is 0.38, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #203 out of 1263 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| 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 | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 8% |
| Black | 7% | 33% |
| White | 78% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Baldwin County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Baldwin County Virtual School (4.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fairhope Elementary School (3.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairhope Fairhope High School Grades: 9-12 | 1616 students
2.5 miles
18800 Greeno Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251)928-8309 2.5 9-12 1616 - Fairhope Fairhope Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 1121 students
3.7 miles
408 N Section Street
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251)928-8400 3.7 PK-3 1121 - Fairhope Fairhope Intermediate School Grades: 4-6 | 851 students
3.8 miles
2 N Bishop Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251)928-7841 3.8 4-6 851 - Fairhope Baldwin County Virtual School Grades: 7-12 | 310 students
4.4 miles
450 Fairhope Avenue
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251)404-6209 4.4 7-12 310 - Fairhope Fairhope Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 871 students
4.9 miles
Two Pirate Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251)928-2573 4.9 7-8 871
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