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Walnut Grove School vs. New Hope Elementary School

Should you attend Walnut Grove School or New Hope Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Walnut Grove School
1961 Joe Quick Rd
New Market, AL 35761
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
New Hope Elementary School
5300 Main Dr
New Hope, AL 35760
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Walnut Grove School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
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%.
New Hope Elementary School ranked #256 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #209 in 2022 but an improvement from #258 in 2021, positioning it in the top 30% statewide for overall academic performance.
Math proficiency at the school was 44% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, though this represents a decline from previous years when it peaked at 68% in 2019.
Reading proficiency reached 59% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%, with upward trends since 2016 when it was 45%.
Science proficiency ranged between 55–59% in 2022, placing the school in Alabama's top 20% and well above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased slightly from 491 students in 2021 to 582 in 2023, with a student–teacher ratio holding steady at 16:1, and minority enrollment representing 24% of the 569 total students in prekindergarten through grade 6.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from 30% in 2022 to 47% in 2023, indicating significant socioeconomic changes in the student population over the past year.
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
275 students
569 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walnut Grove 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 Hope Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walnut Grove School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Hope Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walnut Grove 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 Hope Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Hope Elementary 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 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#278 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
#256 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
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.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Hope Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in AL)
44%
(Top 30% in AL)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Hope Elementary 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)
59%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Hope Elementary 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.
40-59%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Hope Elementary 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 Walnut Grove School by grade.
This chart displays the students of New Hope Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
43
Kindergarten Students
41
57
Grade 1 Students
40
63
Grade 2 Students
41
63
Grade 3 Students
38
53
Grade 4 Students
28
62
Grade 5 Students
44
114
Grade 6 Students
25
114

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
6%
10%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at New Hope Elementary 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 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
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 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
4%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Hope Elementary 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 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
4%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Hope Elementary 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 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
76%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Hope Elementary 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Hope Elementary 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 2022-23 school year.
0.34
0.41
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Hope Elementary 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 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
48%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Hope Elementary 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 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Hope Elementary 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 2022-23 school year.
 
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