Julian Newman Elementary School
Tel:
(256) 771-7150
Julian Newman Elementary School serves 351 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Julian Newman Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Julian Newman Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Julian Newman Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 351 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Julian Newman Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Julian Newman Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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 | #274 out of 1270 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 8% |
| Black | 18% | 33% |
| White | 47% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Athens City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Julian Newman Elementary School is Athens Renaissance School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Athens Athens Renaissance School Grades: K-12 | 1,012 student
0.1 miles
405 South Street East
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 771-7147 0.1 K-12 1,012 - Athens Athens Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 511 students
0.4 miles
601 S Clinton St
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6620 0.4 7-8 511 - Athens Athens High School Grades: 9-12 | 992 students
0.7 miles
100 Highway 31 N
Athens, AL 35612
(256) 233-6613 0.7 9-12 992 - Athens Athens Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 424 students
0.8 miles
515 N Madison St
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6609 0.8 PK-4 424 - Athens Brookhill Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 323 students
1.2 miles
320 Brookhill Dr
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6603 1.2 K-4 323
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