Serving 769 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, J Larry Newton School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to 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 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 769 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J Larry Newton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
J Larry Newton School's student population of 769 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
769 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J Larry Newton School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J Larry Newton School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#129 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
3%
32%
White
78%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J Larry Newton School's ranking?
J Larry Newton School is ranked #129 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are J Larry Newton School often compared to?
J Larry Newton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairhope West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend J Larry Newton School?
769 students attend J Larry Newton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of J Larry Newton School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J Larry Newton School?
J Larry Newton School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does J Larry Newton School offer ?
J Larry Newton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is J Larry Newton School part of?
J Larry Newton School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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