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Lester B Sommer Elementary School vs. New Market Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Lester B Sommer Elementary School
3794 W Us 136
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
New Market Elementary School
N Third St
New Market, IN 47965
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Lester B Sommer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

New Market Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lester B Sommer Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Market Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
341 students
460 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lester B Sommer Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Market Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lester B Sommer Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Market Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lester B Sommer Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Market Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lester B Sommer Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Market Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#253 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
#284 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lester B Sommer Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Market Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in IN)
65%
(Top 20% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lester B Sommer Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Market Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 30% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lester B Sommer Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Market Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lester B Sommer Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Market Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lester B Sommer Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of New Market Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
44
43
Kindergarten Students
52
59
Grade 1 Students
45
77
Grade 2 Students
65
67
Grade 3 Students
43
75
Grade 4 Students
50
66
Grade 5 Students
42
73

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lester B Sommer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Market Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1995-96 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lester B Sommer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Market Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lester B Sommer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Market Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
87%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lester B Sommer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Market Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lester B Sommer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Market Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lester B Sommer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Market Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lester B Sommer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Market Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lester B Sommer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Market Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Montgomery Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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