Very Good
#373 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 20% in state
New Market Elementary School
Elementary School · South Montgomery Com Sch Corp · New Market, IN
A South Montgomery Com Sch Corp elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 128, New Market, IN 47965
- Math 64% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Market Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 53% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Market Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average356/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,089
Median home value
$151,500
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47965; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in South Montgomery Com Sch Corp
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladoga Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 157 | Compare → |
| Walnut Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 174 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South Montgomery Com Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,417NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Market Elementary School is listed in South Montgomery Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Market Elementary School
New Market Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Market, IN, part of South Montgomery Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 460 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #373 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Market Elementary School
What grades does New Market Elementary School serve?
New Market Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend New Market Elementary School?
New Market Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Market Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Market Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Market Elementary School rank in IN?
New Market Elementary School ranks #373 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is New Market Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Market Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at New Market Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Market Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Market Elementary School a charter school?
No, New Market Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Market Elementary School a Title I school?
No, New Market Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Market Elementary School?
37.6% of students at New Market Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 460
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (765) 866-0740
- Area population (ZIP 47965)
- 550
- Area median age
- 43.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47965; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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