New Market School ranked #217 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #252 in 2022 yet declining from a peak rank of #82 in 2012, placing it within the top 20% of public schools statewide.
Math proficiency ranged from 50% to 54% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 55% to 59%, also higher than the state average of 47%, with science proficiency between 40% and 49%, slightly higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 394 students in 2023 to 428 students currently, with minority enrollment at 35% including 53 American Indian and 46 Black students, and 190 students qualified for free lunch indicating socioeconomic diversity.
Serving grades pre–kindergarten through 6th grade, New Market School had 428 students and 26 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of approximately 16:1, consistent with recent years.
Free lunch eligibility rose to 44% in 2023, up from 23% in 2022, reflecting an increase in economically disadvantaged students at this Madison County, Alabama public school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Market School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
New Market School's student population of 426 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Market School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Market School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#217 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
10%
31%
White
63%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Market School's ranking?
New Market School is ranked #217 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are New Market School often compared to?
New Market Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walnut Grove School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend New Market School?
426 students attend New Market School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of New Market School students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Market School?
New Market School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Market School offer ?
New Market School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Market School part of?
New Market School is part of Madison County School District.
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