New Market School
New Market School serves 339 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 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Students: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Market School's student population of 339 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#496 out of 1263 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
17%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
5%
32%
White
66%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the New Market School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break
October 03, 2022 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 21, 2022 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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