J Larry Newton School
J Larry Newton School serves 668 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
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 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
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%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
J Larry Newton School's student population of 668 students has grown by 5% 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 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of J Larry Newton School is 0.39, 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 Testing Rank | #171 out of 1270 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 8% |
| Black | 6% | 33% |
| White | 77% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairhope Fairhope High School Math: 74% | Reading: 69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,616 student10
2.5 miles
18800 Greeno Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8309 2.5 9-12 1,616 - Fairhope Fairhope Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-3 | 1,121 student10
3.7 miles
408 N Section Street
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8400 3.7 PK-3 1,121 - Fairhope Fairhope Intermediate School Math: 69% | Reading: 69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 4-6 | 851 students10
3.8 miles
2 N Bishop Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-7841 3.8 4-6 851 - Fairhope Baldwin County Virtual School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-12 | 310 students10
4.4 miles
450 Fairhope Avenue
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 404-6209 4.4 7-12 310 - Fairhope Fairhope Middle School Math: 76% | Reading: 67%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 7-8 | 871 students10
4.9 miles
Two Pirate Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2573 4.9 7-8 871
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