New Market School
New Market School serves 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
New Market School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
New Market School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 396 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Rankings
New Market School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of New Market School is 0.46, which is less 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 | #496 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 14% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 6% | 33% |
| White | 72% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Madison County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to New Market School is Buckhorn High School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Buckhorn Middle School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Walnut Grove School (4.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- New Market Buckhorn High School Math: 53% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,359 student10
3.1 miles
4123 Winchester Rd
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-3300 3.1 9-12 1,359 - New Market Buckhorn Middle School Math: 61% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-8 | 669 students10
3.1 miles
4185 Winchester Road
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-3230 3.1 7-8 669 - New Market Walnut Grove School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 245 students10
4.8 miles
1961 Joe Quick Rd
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-4690 4.8 PK-6 245 - Meridianville Lynn Fanning Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-3 | 559 students10
5.4 miles
8861 Moores Mill Rd
Meridianville, AL 35759
(256) 851-4680 5.4 PK-3 559 - New Market Moores Mill Intermediate School Math: 69% | Reading: 67%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 4-6 | 748 students10
5.7 miles
1210 Walker Lane
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-4700 5.7 4-6 748
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