Serving 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Market Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: New Market Elementary serves the southeast part of New Market, MD, covering an area of approximately 25.3 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Market Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
New Market Elementary School's student population of 571 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
571 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
New Market Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Market Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 1338 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Market Elementary School's ranking?
New Market Elementary School is ranked #125 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are New Market Elementary School often compared to?
New Market Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakdale Elementary School, Kemptown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend New Market Elementary School?
571 students attend New Market Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of New Market Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Market Elementary School?
New Market Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Market Elementary School offer ?
New Market Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Market Elementary School part of?
New Market Elementary School is part of Frederick County School District.
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