Serving 149 students in grades Kindergarten-8, New Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 64%).
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-54%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
7%
13%
White
76%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% IN state average).
How many students attend New Community School?
149 students attend New Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of New Community School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What grades does New Community School offer ?
New Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is New Community School part of?
New Community School is part of New Community School District.
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