New Market School
Tel:
(256)379-2751
- New Market School serves 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 67% (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 43% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- New Market School's student population of 403 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 403 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- New Market School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of New Market School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. 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 | #224 out of 1,264 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 39% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 13% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 7% |
| Black | 7% | 33% |
| White | 72% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Madison County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Elementary School (4.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Market Buckhorn High School Grades: 9-12 | 1371 students
3.1 miles
4123 Winchester Rd
New Market, AL 35761
(256)379-2123 3.1 9-12 1371 - New Market Buckhorn Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 651 students
3.1 miles
4185 Winchester Road
New Market, AL 35761
(256)379-4185 3.1 7-8 651 - New Market Walnut Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 270 students
4.8 miles
1961 Joe Quick Rd
New Market, AL 35761
(256)828-4677 4.8 PK-6 270 - Meridianville Lynn Fanning Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 551 students
5.4 miles
8861 Moores Mill Rd
Meridianville, AL 35759
(256)828-6592 5.4 PK-3 551 - New Market Moores Mill Intermediate Grades: 4-6 | 667 students
5.7 miles
1210 Walker Lane
New Market, AL 35761
(256)851-4700 5.7 4-6 667
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