Serving 149 students in grades Kindergarten-8, New Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 64%).
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-54%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
7%
13%
White
76%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New Community School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% IN state average).
How many students attend New Community School?
149 students attend New Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of New Community School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What grades does New Community School offer ?
New Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is New Community School part of?
New Community School is part of New Community School District.
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