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New Market School vs. Walnut Grove School

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School Overview

School
New Market School
155 College St
New Market, AL 35761
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Walnut Grove School
1961 Joe Quick Rd
New Market, AL 35761
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
New Market School ranked #217 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #252 in 2022 yet declining from a peak rank of #82 in 2012, placing it within the top 20% of public schools statewide.
Math proficiency ranged from 50% to 54% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 55% to 59%, also higher than the state average of 47%, with science proficiency between 40% and 49%, slightly higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 394 students in 2023 to 428 students currently, with minority enrollment at 35% including 53 American Indian and 46 Black students, and 190 students qualified for free lunch indicating socioeconomic diversity.
Serving grades pre–kindergarten through 6th grade, New Market School had 428 students and 26 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of approximately 16:1, consistent with recent years.
Free lunch eligibility rose to 44% in 2023, up from 23% in 2022, reflecting an increase in economically disadvantaged students at this Madison County, Alabama public school.
Walnut Grove School ranked #278 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #26 in 2010, indicating a downward trend in overall state ranking over recent years.
In 2023, math proficiency was 40–44%, reading proficiency was 55–59%, and science proficiency was 40–59%, all higher than the Alabama state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38%, respectively.
Enrollment increased from 229 students in 2014 to 275 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 19%, showing a stable demographic composition over time; 51% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023, up from 34% in 2022.
Walnut Grove School serves grades Pre–K through 6 with 275 students and 18 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 in 2023.
The school consistently exceeded the state graduation rate, with a 95% graduation rate in 2023 compared to the state average of 88%.
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
428 students
275 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Market School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walnut Grove School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Market School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walnut Grove School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Market School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walnut Grove School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Market School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#217 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#278 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Market 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 Walnut Grove School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in AL)
40-44%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Market School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama 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 Walnut Grove School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Market School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama 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 Walnut Grove School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-59%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Market School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama 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 Walnut Grove School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama 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 New Market School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Walnut Grove School by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
18
Kindergarten Students
52
41
Grade 1 Students
71
40
Grade 2 Students
47
41
Grade 3 Students
62
38
Grade 4 Students
56
28
Grade 5 Students
51
44
Grade 6 Students
53
25

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
13%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at New Market School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Walnut Grove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Market School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, 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 Asian at Walnut Grove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Market School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walnut Grove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
11%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Market School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walnut Grove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
65%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Market School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walnut Grove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Market School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walnut Grove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Market School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walnut Grove School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Market School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walnut Grove School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Market School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walnut Grove School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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