Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, New Market School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Market School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
New Market School's student population of 428 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
428 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
New Market School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Market School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#252 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1

American Indian
13%
1%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
5%
11%

Black
11%
32%

White
65%
51%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Market School's ranking?
New Market School is ranked #252 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend New Market School?
428 students attend New Market School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of New Market School students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Market School?
New Market School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Market School offer ?
New Market School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is New Market School part of?
New Market School is part of Madison County School District.
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