Julian Newman Elementary School
Tel:
(256)233-6630
- Julian Newman Elementary School serves 359 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 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Julian Newman Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Julian Newman Elementary School's student population of 359 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 359 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Julian Newman Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Julian Newman Elementary School is 0.68, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #364 out of 1,264 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 7% |
| Black | 19% | 33% |
| White | 48% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Athens City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Julian Newman Elementary School is Athens Renaissance School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Athens Renaissance School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Athens Renaissance School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Athens Athens Renaissance School Grades: K-12 | 1637 students
0.1 miles
405 South Street East
Athens, AL 35611
(245)614-3708 0.1 K-12 1637 - Athens Athens Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 498 students
0.4 miles
601 S Clinton St
Athens, AL 35611
(256)233-6620 0.4 7-8 498 - Athens Athens High School Grades: 9-12 | 1005 students
0.7 miles
100 Highway 31 N
Athens, AL 35612
(256)233-6613 0.7 9-12 1005 - Athens Athens Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 407 students
0.8 miles
515 N Madison St
Athens, AL 35611
(256)233-6609 0.8 PK-4 407 - Athens Brookhill Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 350 students
1.2 miles
320 Brookhill Dr
Athens, AL 35611
(256)233-6603 1.2 K-4 350
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